• M.B Anirudh
• Maya Mohan Iyer
• Kishore A.
• Mohammed Moiz Hussain
• Lakshmipriya

1.1 Purpose: The pervasive impact of the COVID-19 virus on the Local Kirana Stores sector in India has led to various challenges and opportunities in the grocery retail industry. This paper offers a thorough evaluation of the effect on the market, explaining descriptive views supported by numerous primary and secondary data sources. 1.2 Design /methodology/approach: - This is a self-driven study grounded with a mix of Primary Data and secondary data. Qualitative and quantitative assessments are assimilated from credible research reports of multiple local grocery stores in the Indian context. 1.3 Practical Implications: The dynamic and evolving food services in India, catalysed by the Internet and digital technologies will help academicians study the long-term implications of this change, and how it would impact society at large. The paper provides a rich body of contemporary data and analysis in the food services sphere.

Kirana/ Grocery Stores, Online Shopping, Covid-19, Safety, Hygiene.

"IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON KIRANA STORES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.i82-i87, March-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303814.pdf

"IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON KIRANA STORES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no. ppi82-i87, March-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303814.pdf