Retail in India: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on India's retail landscape, kiranas, supermarkets, e-commerce rules and quick commerce.

Quick checkpoint - five questions on India’s retail landscape, kiranas, supermarkets, e-commerce rules and quick commerce.

Question 1 of 5 Which type of store still accounts for most retail sales in India?

Large foreign supermarkets Small independent shops like kiranas Shopping malls Duty-free shops

Traditional retail still dominates, though organised retail is growing.

Question 2 of 5 What is a khata?

A type of tax A credit record that lets regular customers pay later A delivery app A supermarket chain

Kiranas extend credit through the khata, building loyalty.

Question 3 of 5 What was a key part of DMart's successful strategy?

Leasing all its stores Owning stores, everyday low prices and cost discipline Borrowing heavily to expand fast Selling only luxury goods

Owning stores and keeping costs low helped DMart stay profitable.

Question 4 of 5 Under India's FDI rules, how can foreign-funded e-commerce firms operate?

Only as marketplaces for independent sellers Only by selling their own inventory They cannot operate at all Without any restrictions

FDI is allowed in marketplaces but not in the inventory model.

Question 5 of 5 What makes ten-minute delivery possible in quick commerce?

Drones Dark stores located close to customers Large central warehouses Trains

Small warehouses within a few kilometres allow very fast delivery.

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