Kirana SMS Verification

By completing the Kirana SMS verification step with a virtual number, you can join this community app for India's neighborhood grocery (kirana) store owners without giving out your personal number.

Kirana (known as Kirana Club) is a community and commerce app that brings together small grocery and retail shop owners across India, offering content such as FMCG prices, current schemes, wholesale market (mandi) rates and messaging between merchants. Since login is done with an OTP sent to the phone number, SMS verification is the core step for confirming a member's identity.

When the app asks for a number, you select a virtual number from the panel (ideally an Indian line), enter the SMS code in the relevant field and complete registration. This method suits anyone who wants to explore India's retail ecosystem and the app's content from outside India, try the features without sharing their personal line, or open a second account separate from their existing number.

Be mindful of the business details you share in community apps, such as shop name, location and contact information, as these can be seen by other members. A virtual number is suitable for one-time registration and codes; however, for local merchants who will use the app regularly and follow notifications and messages, registering with their own permanent number is the healthier and more sustainable choice.