Kirana stores

Naresh Singh Shekhawat runs a grocery store N’Mart in one of the upscale condominiums of Gurgaon. He had relocated from his home state of Rajasthan to the National Capital Region (NCR) in search of a fresh future and things couldn’t have been better. But everything started going south last year. Sales have halved to Rs 26,000 per day from Rs 50,000. “Now I stock only those items that move daily—I am giving this business two years more,” he says. “I will give it my heart and soul. I will employ extra hands for quick…

Small businesses like chemists, kirana stores, merchants face multiple challenges which include access to funds, coping with business uncertainties and scaling the business. Fintech startup Chqbook is empowering small business owners with access to financial services, including current accounts, business loans, and insurance, through its mobile app. Backed by Aavishkaar Capital, Rajiv Dadlani Group, Earlsfield Capital UK, Harsha Bhogle and others, Chqbook has raised $12 million so far. It recently tied up with ICICI…

Image Source : FLIPKART Flipkart Flipkart has announced the ninth edition of its flagship 'The Big Billion Days' (TBBD) festive sales that will run from September 23 till September 30, with early access for the Plus customers. (ALSO READ: Flipkart Big Billion Days 2022 to go live on September 23: Offers, discounts and more) Millions of sellers, Kirana delivery partners…