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Dhruv Patil

Ek sath grow karenge... • 1m

Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a startup idea focused on helping retail shopkeepers (kirana stores) buy groceries online at wholesale rates, without the hassle of going to traditional markets. The goal is to make their sourcing process faster, more reliable, and affordable, by offering doorstep delivery using a local-first model — starting with WhatsApp-based ordering and low-cost EV transport (like Porter). One of the biggest challenges I’m working on is: How to source quality products with enough margin so that retailers can still get wholesale prices — even after adding delivery cost. I’ve already worked on: - Market & competitor analysis (Udaan, local wholesale) - Price margin comparisons - Cost-saving delivery strategies Now, I’m looking for partners, co-founders, or mentors who want to solve real problems in India’s retail supply chain. If you're experienced in supply sourcing, B2B sales, last-mile logistics, or tech, I’d love to connect. thankyou for reading

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Anonymous 2

Hey I am on Medial • 1m

Kirana store logistics is still largely unorganized, and if you crack even one region successfully, the scale possibilities are massive. WhatsApp ordering + EV delivery is a clever MVP to start lean. Kudos for thinking ground-up instead of app-first.

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 1m

Your EV/Porter model for deliveries might work in dense urban areas, but it'll fall apart in Tier 2/3 cities where most kirana growth is happening. The economics simply don't work when stores are more spread out - you'll blow your margin on delivery costs. What successful players like Jumbotail have done is build dark stores/micro-warehouses in different neighborhoods, then use a hub-and-spoke model for last-mile. This gives you density advantages while still maintaining local presence. Without this infrastructure investment, you'll struggle to compete on both cost and reliability. Consider partnering with existing logistics networks in early stages rather than building your own, let that be phase 2 after you've proven the model.

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Dhruv Patil

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let's solve real problem together

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