kirana

British

/ kɪˈnɑːnə /

noun

(in India) a small, usually family-owned shop selling groceries and other sundries

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Etymology

Origin of kirana

from Hindi

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With kirana partners, Ambani is adding another, major vertical.

From Reuters ● Nov. 22, 2021

Indian traders and middlemen vehemently oppose allowing foreign chains into a $450 billion retail industry where 90 percent of sales are made by informal "kirana" stores, which are generally family run.

From Reuters ● Jun. 10, 2012

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