Rapid Growth of Quick Commerce Threatens Kiranas: AICPDF to Piyush Goyal

- The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has urged Trade Minister Piyush Goyal to scrutinize the rapid growth of quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto. - AICPDF claims the unchecked expansion of these platforms is undermining small kirana stores, which are crucial to India's retail sector. - Quick commerce companies deny harming kiranas, stating they compete with e-commerce and modern retail instead. - An investor suggests these companies avoid admitting impact on kiranas to evade regulatory scrutiny. - AICPDF calls for protective measures and dialogue among stakeholders to ensure fair business practices. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/rapid-unchecked-growth-of-quick-commerce-hurting-millions-of-kiranas-and-small-retailers-fmcg-distributors-body-aicpdf-12805612.html)