Put a kirana online in front of the next lane
A kirana online is the shelf neighbours already trust, with a name, a unit, and a price. When the last packet sells across the counter, that row should leave the list before another order arrives.
- List the staples you actually keep: atta, rice, oil, dal, biscuits, and soap.
- Use the unit the counter already uses, such as 1 kg or one packet.
- Hide an item the moment the shelf is empty, including during the evening rush.
A kirana online works when the list matches the tins and sacks behind you. It is for the shop that already sells the same basket every week, not for a warehouse menu.
What should a kirana online list first?
Start with the rows people ask for by name. Loose atta and rice belong on the list if you sell them loose, with the unit you weigh.
- Atta and rice: 1 kg, 5 kg, or the pack you actually hand over.
- Oil, dal, and sugar: the pouch or jar size on the shelf today.
- Biscuits, soap, and snacks: hide the row when the carton is finished.
How do you keep a kirana online matched to the shelf?
Update availability before you accept the next order. A walk-in customer can buy the last packet while an online order is still open.
Staples a kirana should describe
| Staple | How to write the row |
|---|---|
| Loose atta | Price per kg, or the pack size you fill |
| Branded rice | The packet customers already recognise |
| Oil | Litre or pouch, matching the counter |
| Last biscuit pack | Remove the row instead of accepting a cancellation |
What the kirana still handles
You set shop hours and the service area you can cover. Each order is for one shop. Pickup or your own delivery stays with you, because VoLoMart does not store the goods.
Open a kirana online from the shelf you have
Register in the VoLoMart app, publish the kirana online list during the 7-day trial, and keep the price aligned with the counter. Staying live after the trial is a subscription from ₹99 a month, with no commission on the order value.
What it costs a shop
- Sign up with the VoLoMart app. Vendor registration is free.
- New shops get a 7-day free trial.
- After the trial, Starter starts at ₹99 per month. Shops choose monthly or yearly in the app.
- VoLoMart does not charge a commission on order value. The shop keeps the order value.
- The shop sets pickup or its own delivery. Hours, charges, and coverage vary by shop and are shown on the vendor profile and at checkout.
FAQ
Questions? Look here.
Can I list loose atta and rice?
Yes. Use a unit the customer understands, such as 1 kg, and a price for that unit. Availability should match what is left to weigh.
What if a walk-in buyer takes the last packet?
Hide the item before you accept another online order. A stale row at peak hour becomes a cancellation.
Do I need a separate grocery website?
No. Nearby customers find the shop in the VoLoMart app. You do not build a separate site to start.
Who keeps the money from the order?
The shop keeps the order value. VoLoMart does not charge a commission on it. After the trial, staying live is a subscription.
Questions? Email support@volomart.in.
