In Indian English, a kirana is the neighbourhood convenience store — the local grocer where you grab everyday essentials like spices, pulses, oil, and snacks. Kirana stores are the backbone of Indian retail, run by families and stacked floor-to-ceiling with everything you need. The term has become part of business and fintech conversations as digital payment apps and e-commerce compete to win over these millions of small shops across the country.
I'll stop at the kirana on the corner to grab some dal and cooking oil.
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(India) convenience store.
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