India's Most Trusted Supermarket Consultants

Your Store. Your Brand.
Built to Last Longer.
We Know the Way.

From your first layout sketch to the day your shelves start selling themselves, the NBA has walked this floor before you. Pan-India retail consulting, grounded in 500+ successful launches.

Mr. Gulshan Kripalani, MD of Namaste Business Advisory
Mr. Gulshan Kripalani MD, Namaste Business Advisory

Why Retailers Choose Us

Advice That Works
in the Real World
Not Just on Paper

We pay attention to things others overlook: the angle of your entrance, shelf spacing, the way your billing counter shapes the exit experience.

Because in retail, details are the difference between a store that survives and one that thrives.

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Ground-Level Experience

We've managed stores, not just consulted on them

Detail-Obsessed Planning

From layout to logistics, nothing is left to guesswork

Long-Term Partnership

We stay with you after the ribbon is cut

Is This You?

Whether You're Starting Out or Turning Around
We've Seen It Before

Shop owners inside their store
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New entrepreneur entering the supermarket space for the first time

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Kirana owner ready to modernise and scale

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Mini-mart or departmental store owner looking to expand

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Retail chain launching new branches across markets

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Investor evaluating supermarket or franchise formats

If any of this sounds like you — let's talk.

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What We Do

End-to-End Retail Consulting,
From Day One to Day 1,000

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Retail Consultation (Pre-Opening)

Before your store opens its doors, we make sure everything behind them is ready. This is where most retail dreams go wrong and where NBA steps in.

Store Layout & Design Billing Setup Fixtures & Fittings Launch Marketing Vendor & Product Sourcing Category Planning Staff Hiring & Training
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Supermarket Development Program

Opening day is just the beginning. The real challenge is building a store that grows month after month. Our SDP keeps your operations sharp and your numbers climbing.

Operations Alignment (RMK) SOPs & Performance KRAs Workplace Culture & Conduct Inventory & Loss Control Offers & Footfall Growth Competition & Turnaround Performance Reviews

How We Work

Not a Formula. A Philosophy.
Earned on the Floor.

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We Look Before We Advise

Before we recommend anything, we understand everything — your location, your customer, your margins, your ambitions. The advice only comes after the listening.

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We Think in Systems, Not Shortcuts

A store that opens well but runs poorly is not a success. Every SOP, every KRA, every layout decision connects to the next. We build for month thirty-six, not just opening day.

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We Stay After the Ribbon Is Cut

Most advisory relationships end at launch. Ours gets more valuable after it. Because the real test of a retail business isn't the opening — it's what comes next.

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We Measure Everything

Instinct matters. Data more. We track footfall, margins and category performance — not to make reports, but to make better decisions, faster.

Meet Gulshan Kripalani  ·  The Man Who's Seen Every Shelf

“Anyone can open a store. We make yours worth returning to.”
Gulshan Kripalani, MD & Founder

Gulshan Kripalani didn't learn retail from a textbook. From managing his family's kirana store to building and consulting on large-scale modern trade formats, GK brings what most advisors simply cannot offer: he's been where you are.

With 2000+ retail owners guided and 500+ supermarkets launched under his direction, his data-driven, hands-on approach helps businesses grow sustainably and profitably — from the first sketch to the thousandth day.

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Namaste Ventures founded in Akola, Maharashtra. G Bazar — the Kriplani family's own supermarket chain — opens its doors.

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The Story So Far

Our Work Across India

500+ Stores. 20+ States.
One Standard of Excellence.

From 2,000 sq. ft. neighbourhood marts to 15,000 sq. ft. hypermarkets — every project gets the same attention.

What Our Clients Say

Built on Trust.
Proven by Results.

From Guwahati to Hyderabad, Lucknow to Bangalore — here's what retailers across India say about working with NBA.

Common Questions

Everything You Want to Know
Before You Call

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What exactly does NBA do?

We handle the full journey — from pre-launch planning (layout, vendors, billing, training) all the way to performance management (SOPs, footfall, inventory, competition strategy). Think of us as your retail partner, not a one-time advisor.

How long does it take to set up a new supermarket?

Depending on store size and readiness, a typical setup takes 30–60 days from planning to opening. We work closely with you to ensure timely execution and a smooth rollout.

I already have a running store. Can you still help?

Absolutely. Our Supermarket Development Program is built for running stores — operations alignment, SOPs and KRAs, inventory and loss control, offers and footfall growth, and turnaround strategy against competition.

How experienced is your team?

Namaste Business Advisory has guided over 2000+ retailers and helped launch 500+ supermarkets across 20+ states in India — experience earned on the shop floor, not just in boardrooms.

How do I get started?

Book a consultation — tell us about your situation and we'll evaluate whether NBA is the right partner for where you want to go. Call +91 88558 43261 or use the form below.

Let's Talk

Your Next Store Starts
With One Conversation

Whether you're weeks away from signing a lease or still sketching ideas on paper — this is the right time to talk. The earlier we get involved, the better your store will perform from day one.

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Request a Strategy Consultation

Tell us about your situation. We'll evaluate whether NBA is the right partner for where you want to go.

What is your current stage of business?