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India, a land of diversity, has a substantial population in the rural areas and rural markets have shown potential since the 1960s. Given its steady development, growth and rise in purchasing power, infrastructure and digital footprint, it was evident that the 21st century would see rural markets flourishing. With its large demographic and geographic profile, different languages, food preferences, diverse culture and religion, 69% of the population lives in rural India, contributing to 25% of the country’s GDP.
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