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Guides for shop owners and the family members helping them — billing, GST, udhar, and stock without the spreadsheet drudgery.
Best billing software for kirana shop owners in 2026
A practical comparison of Vyapar, myBillBook, Marg, Tally, Khatabook, and WhatsApp-first tools — for the family member trying to pick the right one for their parents' shop.
5 May 2026 · 9 min read · Bikri team
Bikri vs Khatabook — what each one actually does
Khatabook is a ledger app you open; Bikri is a shop assistant you message on WhatsApp. They overlap on udhar and stop overlapping everywhere else.
7 May 2026 · 3 min read
GSTShortHSN codes for kirana products — how to find the right one
HSN codes group products into GST tax categories. Here's how to look up the code for any kirana product in 60 seconds, plus example codes for common staples.
6 May 2026 · 3 min read
UdharShortWhat is 'udhar' in modern accounting terms?
Udhar is informal credit extended without a contract, interest, or formal collection process. It sits closest to accounts receivable, but works differently in practice.
4 May 2026 · 3 min read
UdharShortHow to send a polite udhar reminder on WhatsApp
Four ready-to-send Hinglish scripts for udhar reminders — from a soft nudge to a firm follow-up. Plus three principles for any reminder that actually gets paid.
1 May 2026 · 3 min read
UdharShortKhatabook vs OkCredit — which is better for udhar?
Both are free udhar trackers, both work. The real differences are subtle — and depend on whether your parents' shop has staff, regular B2B customers, or a steady WhatsApp habit.
30 April 2026 · 2 min read
GSTShortIs GST mandatory for shops under ₹40 lakh turnover?
No — for most small shops, GST registration is optional below ₹40 lakh annual turnover. But three exceptions make it mandatory regardless of size.
29 April 2026 · 2 min read
GSTShortWhat is GST for a kirana shop?
GST is mandatory for kirana shops with turnover above ₹40 lakh. Below that, it's optional — here's how to decide for your parents' shop.
27 April 2026 · 2 min read
DigitizeShortHow to Help Your Parents Digitize Their Kirana Shop in 2026
A practical guide for the son or daughter trying to move their family shop off paper — without making it weird, breaking what works, or buying software your dad will never open.
25 April 2026 · 8 min read