India, Feb. 23 -- When the blazing pace of quick commerce left the good-old mom-and-pop stores scorched with their funds tap running dry and sales freezing, a startup has come up to breathe fresh life into them with the help of artificial intelligence and a parallel business network.

From groceries to beauty products, fashion to gadgets, and 10-minute food deliveries - the wave of quick commerce has swept through industries, disrupting the traditional retail models. The rapid growth made it the centre of attention through the last one year, with startups raising massive funds and newer players joining the fray.

But little has been said over the brunt the traditional kirana stores faced. With declining sales and unsold inventories, many ...