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42% of Indian kirana stores have already shifted away from Paytm: Report
The trust in Paytm has decreased among 68% of Indian Kirana stores after the RBI announcement on January 31, a report released on Thursday said
 "42% of Indian kirana stores have already shifted away from Paytm: Report")
Hindustan Unilever to help kirana stores compete with big cos via ONDC
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) became the first fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company to join ONDC last year through UShop
 "Hindustan Unilever to help kirana stores compete with big cos via ONDC")
22% kirana owners extremely optimistic about business this festive season
The survey, conducted among 5,000 kirana owners across the country, showed that 22 per cent of kirana owners in India are feeling "extremely optimistic" about business prospects this festive season
 "22% kirana owners extremely optimistic about business this festive season")
Top headlines: RIL pushes battery unit timeline to 2026, PM signs off G20
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
 "Top headlines: RIL pushes battery unit timeline to 2026, PM signs off G20")
With rains at unprecedented low in August, kiranas keep stocks low
Sales of FMCG items slowed both on a month-on-month (M-o-M) basis and year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and stores stocked up on lesser products, according to Bizom data
 "With rains at unprecedented low in August, kiranas keep stocks low")
Govt looks to tap section of kirana stores to expand GST base: Report
The federal government is also working on a strategy with state governments and will seek their inputs to increase the base of indirect tax payers
 "Govt looks to tap section of kirana stores to expand GST base: Report")
Govt may offer low-cost credit to small retailers, ease rules: Officials
Neither of the officials provided details on how banks would be compensated for providing cheap loans
 "Govt may offer low-cost credit to small retailers, ease rules: Officials")
Coca-Cola India expands distribution network to rural mkts, kirana stores
"Consciously working on addressing the needs of rural consumers by offering them the most relevant packs," said Coca-Cola India
 "Coca-Cola India expands distribution network to rural mkts, kirana stores")
Women kirana partners lead deliveries for Flipkart in India's remote areas
The programme enables the kirana partners to make limited time-based deliveries contingent on their comfort and availability and has enabled large-scale participation from women
 "Women kirana partners lead deliveries for Flipkart in India's remote areas")
Amazon launches Smart Commerce to change local stores into digital dukaans
Stores will now be able to digitise their operations, enhance in-store experience for walk-in customers, and create their own online storefront in minutes powered by Amazon
 "Amazon launches Smart Commerce to change local stores into digital dukaans")
udaanCapital ties up with Northern Arc Capital for financing 50,000 kiranas
udaanCapital currently helps disburse over Rs 8,000 crore credit a year to 150,000 kiranas and small businesses. The credit is short-term and ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25 lakh
udaan tops duopolistic Kirana e-commerce market in India: CLSA report
The platform has a 60% share in this space, with Reliance Jiomart being the only other dominant player
 "udaan tops duopolistic Kirana e-commerce market in India: CLSA report")
How are retailers shifting strategies to cope with the third Covid wave?
The country is in the grip of third wave of Covid-19. Retail businesses now know what to do and what not to. And those dealing in them are now adopting different strategies. This report finds out more
 "How are retailers shifting strategies to cope with the third Covid wave?")
Kiranas discover a new partner
The FMCG direct distribution system faces an existential threat
 "Kiranas discover a new partner")
Processed 1 bn transactions last month, offline payments up 200%: PhonePe
Digital payments major PhonePe on Monday said offline merchant transactions on its platform have shown 200 per cent growth since last year.
 "Processed 1 bn transactions last month, offline payments up 200%: PhonePe")
FMCG distributors warn firms of 'non-co-operation', seek price parity
A financial credit note is issued by companies on schemes offered to retailers and is facilitated by distributors
 "FMCG distributors warn firms of 'non-co-operation', seek price parity")
As shops turn to JioMart for stocks, India's salespersons find going tough
Thousands of salespeople representing consumer giants face an existential threat to their business.
 "As shops turn to JioMart for stocks, India's salespersons find going tough")
New-age pharmacy start-ups tap 'kirana' networks, eye US market
New entrants in the largely unorganised Indian pharmaceuticals market are trying out innovative ways to tap a vast market that lies in hinterland
 "New-age pharmacy start-ups tap 'kirana' networks, eye US market")
Fintech's 'buy now, pay later' credit for kiranas is changing livelihoods
Even small shops can now access large and organised wholesalers, as they buy credit responsibly.
 "Fintech's 'buy now, pay later' credit for kiranas is changing livelihoods")
India's largest B2B e-comm firm Udaan starts 'Mega Bharat Sale' for kiranas
In view of the the upcoming festive season, the 'Mega Bharat Sale' will run from October 6 to October 12 on the Udaan platform
 "India's largest B2B e-comm firm Udaan starts 'Mega Bharat Sale' for kiranas")
