“Through a combination of their hyper local presence and in notions by Flipkart, this programme has become a great enabler in strengthening the kirana ecosystem in the country,” said Amitesh Jha, Senior Vice-President, Ekart and Marketplace, Flipkart. To assist smooth on boarding of kirana stores, Flipkart initiated contactless on-boarding through online application forms. Kirana partners were asked to directly upload details online along with required documentation. Flipkart said, “This enabled seamless onboarding without them having to step out during COVID19 times. Following a detailed verification check, the kirana partners were brought into the program before they can deliver shipments. The team has also organised digital training on various tools including app-based dashboards and digital payments, helping kiranas transform their business from traditional general trade stores to modern convenience stores.”
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The Kirana Programme
With this move, the e-commerce giant aims to offer a more personalised provide a personalised e-commerce experience to millions of consumers. This step will further provide a great opportunity for kirana stores, which were severely hit due to COVID-19 pandemic, to earn revenue especially during the on-going sale as well as during the upcoming festive season. Flipkart has been successful in expanding the programme to remote places like Tinsuk (Assam), Agartala (Tripura) and Kannur (Kerala), thus connecting kiranas and consumers.
Flipkart Pilots New Social Commerce Platform
Flipkart’s Kirana programme is an important part of the Group’s efforts to drive growth for millions of kiranas across the country. This also includes Flipkart Wholesale, a digital B2B marketplace which works to connect local manufacturers and MSMEs with retailers and other businesses to bring wholesale marketplace to their fingertips.
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Flipkart is known for offering good quality products at reasonable rates. To able to do so, Flipkart has successfully partnered with thousands of sellers and MSMEs to deliver millions of shipments every day via its robust supply chain across 100% of the serviceable pin codes in India. With the upcoming Big Billion Days Sale, Flipkart is working profusely to expand the physical and digital infrastructure, and is making efforts to strengthen its supply chain capabilities while working with multiple ecosystem partners and traditional businesses.
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The Kirana Programme
With this move, the e-commerce giant aims to offer a more personalised provide a personalised e-commerce experience to millions of consumers. This step will further provide a great opportunity for kirana stores, which were severely hit due to COVID-19 pandemic, to earn revenue especially during the on-going sale as well as during the upcoming festive season. Flipkart has been successful in expanding the kiranaprogramme to places like Tinsuk (Assam), Agartala (Tripura) and Kannur (Kerala), thus connecting kiranas and consumers.
Flipkart Pilots New Social Commerce Platform
Flipkart’s kirana programme is an important part of the Group’s efforts to drive growth for millions of kiranas across the country. This also includes Flipkart Wholesale, a digital B2B marketplace which works to connect local manufacturers and MSMEs with retailers and other businesses to bring wholesale marketplace to their fingertips.
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Flipkart is known for offering good quality products at reasonable rates. To able to do so, Flipkart has successfully partnered with thousands of sellers and MSMEs to deliver millions of shipments every day via its robust supply chain across 100% of the serviceable pin codes in India. With the upcoming Big Billion Days Sale, Flipkart is working profusely to expand the physical and digital infrastructure, and is making efforts to strengthen its supply chain capabilities while working with multiple ecosystem partners and traditional businesses.
