When the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) refused to grant a trading licence to quick-commerce giant Blinkit, it defended its decision as one aimed at protecting more than 4,000 indigenous grocery shops across its jurisdiction. Chief Executive Member Winston Tony Lyngdoh argued that platforms offering deep discounts and rapid doorstep delivery could threaten the livelihood of local traders, many of whom support thousands of Khasi …
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