The SJM cautioned against a rising influx of smuggled foreign cigarettes into Bharat, warning that illicit trade is expanding through multiple channels and posing serious risks to domestic livelihoods.
Federation of Retailer Association of India (FRAI) on Tuesday urged the government to provide enhanced technology to Kirana stores to enable them to compete with e-commerce platforms.
Flipkart claims that the number of kiranas joining the programme has doubled since last year.
The report is based on a survey by consultancy firm EY that gathered insights through 27 qualitative interviews across 12 cities in India.
The solution will cover all aspects of a successful online grocery store including pre-built catalogs.
The company is targeting to partner with over 20 million retail kirana stores, enabling them to accept all digital payment modes including UPI, wallet and cards.
