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ROBOTICS AND AUTOMAT... • 4d
The MRP Challenge 🇮🇳 🧾 In India, most products sold must comply with Maximum Retail Price (MRP) laws. That means: ➡️ No room to mark up items ➡️ Can’t include machine maintenance, electricity, rent in price ➡️ Lower or no margin = no ROI in short span Kirana stores dominate local retail because they offer: ✔️ Flexibility (buy in loose) ✔️ Personal credit ✔️ Bargaining ✔️ Familiarity ⚠️ Meanwhile, vending machines sell fixed-price, packaged products like chips & colas — already available nearby. Result: High competition + low differentiation = poor performance. Join the Conversation 💬 We’re exploring how vending can be reshaped for India’s unique market. 📢 We want your thoughts: 💡 What innovative vending models do YOU see working in India? 🧠 What use-cases are still untapped? 💸 Who would invest in a long-term retail automation model? 👇 Drop your advice, reviews, or suggest investor networks in the comments! Let’s build the future of Indian retail — together. India isn’t the USA — and vending machines here don’t print profits. Between MRP rules and kirana dominance, the traditional cold-drink vending model doesn’t work for us. So how can we make vending profitable — and meaningful — in Bharat? We’re researching new models, and we need your feedback, advice, and investor insights. 🧠 What’s the next big idea in vending? 💬 Comment below or DM if you’re building or funding something similar. 📈 Let’s rethink vending — the Indian way.
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