AI-powered quick commerce platform KiranaPro has announced the acquisition of Joper.app, a hyperlocal grocery delivery service that connects small kirana stores with local customers. This deal is expected to improve vendor acquisition, hyperlocal marketing, and delivery efficiency, helping KiranaPro expand its reach across India.
Joper.app Market Presence
Joper.app is well known in the hyperlocal grocery sector, operating in over 25 cities, including Ranchi, Thane, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Mysuru. The platform has built a loyal customer base and successfully onboarded many local store owners. With its expertise in marketing and vendor acquisition, Joper.app has established itself as a trusted name in online grocery retail.
Through this acquisition, KiranaPro will integrate Joper.app’s operations and leverage its strong vendor network and customer engagement strategies. This will help KiranaPro strengthen its position as a leading AI-powered retail platform for small kirana stores.
KiranaPro Vision for Hyperlocal
Commenting on the acquisition, Deepak Ravindran, Co-founder and CEO of KiranaPro, stated, “This acquisition strengthens KiranaPro’s position in the hyperlocal commerce space and enhances our technology-driven solutions for local store owners. Our goal is to improve efficiency and customer experience through AI-powered retail solutions.”
He also highlighted the valuable expertise of Sumit Gorai, Founder of Joper.app, in the retail sector. Sumit’s insights, gained through his YouTube channel on retail business, will further benefit KiranaPro’s vendor and customer community.
How KiranaPro Empowers Small Kirana Stores
KiranaPro, founded by Deepak Ravindran and Dipankar Sarkar, provides AI-driven solutions for kirana stores and supermarkets. The platform enables:
- 10-minute grocery deliveries
- Flexible revenue models for small retailers
- AI-based inventory management and sales optimization
With the growing competition in quick commerce, KiranaPro ensures that local kirana stores remain competitive by integrating advanced retail technologies.
Joper.app Founder on the Acquisition
Expressing his enthusiasm, Sumit Gorai, Founder of Joper.app, said, “Both Joper and KiranaPro share the vision of empowering small kirana store owners. While Joper succeeded in onboarding vendors and building customer trust, scaling our operations required a strong technology platform. KiranaPro provides AI-driven tools, ONDC integration, and voice-enabled ordering systems, making it the perfect partner for us.”
What This Means for Kirana Stores
Following the acquisition, all of Joper.app’s vendors, stores, and customers will transition to KiranaPro’s platform. KiranaPro plans to use Joper’s market expertise to:
- Expand its service footprint across more cities
- Strengthen partnerships with kirana store owners
- Enhance customer engagement through AI-based solutions
By combining AI-powered commerce and hyperlocal marketing, this partnership will create new opportunities for kirana stores to scale their businesses effectively.
This acquisition reinforces KiranaPro’s mission to empower small retailers and build a sustainable, tech-driven retail network in India. By bringing AI solutions and hyperlocal expertise together, KiranaPro aims to revolutionize the future of kirana store businesses across the country.
