Kirana Store Tips

Shareable tips for shop owners. Forward to your kirana-owner friends on WhatsApp.

5 Signs You Need an Inventory App

  1. You often run out of best-selling items
  2. You forget who owes you money (udhar)
  3. Manual GST billing takes too long
  4. You can't tell which items are profitable
  5. Stock-taking is a monthly headache

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GST Tips for Kirana Stores

  • Most FMCG items: 5%, 12%, or 18% GST
  • Intra-state: CGST + SGST (split 50-50)
  • Inter-state: IGST (single rate)
  • Keep HSN codes handy for common items
  • Digital billing is faster than manual

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Stock Management Quick Tips

  • Track fast-moving items daily (biscuits, chips, soap)
  • Set reorder points for top 20% items
  • Don't overstock slow-moving items
  • Use an app that works offline—internet isn't always reliable

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Need an inventory app?

Stockkeeper: stock + GST billing + udhar. No accounting. Works offline.

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