Running a shop
Low Stock Alerts for Retail Shops in India
Bestseller out of stock mid-sale? Here is how retail shops in India set low-stock alerts in billing software to reorder before shelves go empty.
Guides for Indian shop owners — page 6
GST, billing, stock and running a shop.
Running a shop
End-of-Day Cash Reconciliation for Retail Shops
Cash drawer not matching your sales report? Here's how retail shops in India close the day fast with automatic cash-vs-sales reconciliation in RichPOS.
Comparisons
Tally Alternatives: Best Billing & POS Software India 2026
Looking for a Tally alternative for your shop? Compare RichPOS, Vyapar and Zoho for retail billing — cloud POS, GST invoices, barcode stock and mobile access.
Comparisons
Zoho Inventory vs RichPOS for Indian Retail & Repair Shops
Zoho Inventory vs RichPOS compared for Indian retail and repair shops — GST billing, POS, repair-job tracking, pricing and which fits your counter.
GST guides
Credit Note in GST: Meaning, Format and When to Issue
What is a credit note in GST? Meaning, when a retailer issues one, the mandatory format fields, and how it reduces your GST liability — with clear examples.
GST guides
Debit Note in GST: Meaning, Format and Examples
What is a debit note in GST? Meaning, when to issue one, the mandatory format fields, and how it differs from a credit note — with retail examples.
GST guides
Intra-State vs Inter-State GST: CGST, SGST, IGST
Intra-state vs inter-state GST explained: when to charge CGST + SGST and when to charge IGST, the place-of-supply rule, and worked examples for retail shops.
GST guides
Reverse GST Calculation Formula, with 5%, 18% and 40% Table
Reverse GST calculation: the formula to get the base price and GST from a tax-inclusive amount, with a ready reckoner for 3%, 5%, 18% and 40% GST.
GST guides
Best Free GST Billing Software in India (2026)
Free GST billing software in India compared on 22 Oct 2026: Zoho Invoice, Swipe and Vyapar free plans, the cheapest paid plans and RichPOS's real price.
GST guides
GST on Furniture in India 2026: Rates, HSN Codes & Billing
GST on furniture in India 2026: 18% for most furniture, 5% for furniture wholly of bamboo, cane or rattan. HSN codes and how to bill it right with a POS.
Comparisons
Khatabook Alternatives for Billing in India (2026)
Best Khatabook alternatives in India 2026: compare RichPOS, Vyapar, myBillBook and Zoho for GST billing, stock and cloud access — with rupee pricing.
GST guides
GST on Electronics & Appliances 2026: Rates & HSN Codes
GST on most electronics and appliances in India is 18% in 2026. ACs, dishwashers and big TVs dropped from 28% in September 2025. Rates and HSN codes here.
GST guides
GST on Footwear 2026: 5% up to ₹2,500, 18% Above (HSN)
Shoes and chappals up to ₹2,500 a pair: 5% GST; above ₹2,500: 18%, from 22 Sep 2025. HSN 6401–6405, the per-pair rule and billing examples.
GST guides
GST on Medicines in India 2026: Rates, HSN Codes & Billing
GST on most medicines in India is 5% under HSN 3004 after the 2025 reform, with some lifesaving drugs at nil. Here are the 2026 rates for pharmacies.
GST guides
GST on Mobile Phones 2026: 18% Rate, HSN 8517 & Accessories
GST on mobile phones is 18% under HSN 8517, unchanged by the September 2025 cuts (Notification 9/2025). Accessory rates, ITC and how to bill them.
GST guides
How to Generate an E-Way Bill: Steps, Limit and Rules 2026
Generate an e-way bill on ewaybillgst.gov.in step by step: Part A, Part B, ₹50,000 limit, validity, 180-day rule. RichPOS does not generate e-way bills.
GST guides
HSN Code in India: How to Find the Right One
Your HSN code depends on turnover: 4 digits up to ₹5 crore, 6 digits above. Wrong digits make an invoice defective. Here's how to find yours.
GST guides
GST on Gold Jewellery in India 2026: 3% + 5% Explained
Gold value is taxed 3% GST; making charges 5%. But ready-made jewellery is a composite supply taxed wholly at 3%. Full 2026 guide for jewellers.
GST guides
GST on Restaurant Food in India 2026: 5% vs 18% Rules
Standalone restaurants charge 5% GST (no ITC); 18% applies only in hotel "specified premises" (rooms above ₹7,500 last year). 2026 guide for cafes.
GST guides
GST on Clothes in India 2026: New 5% & 18% Rules
From 22 Sep 2025, readymade garments are taxed 5% GST up to ₹2,500 per piece and 18% above — not the old ₹1,000/12% rule. Full 2026 guide for clothing shops.
By industry
Best Pharmacy Billing Software in India (2026 Guide)
Compare the best pharmacy billing software in India 2026: RichPOS, Vyapar, Marg ERP, GoFrugal & eVitalRx ranked on price, batch/expiry, GST & cloud access.
By industry
How to Open a Medical Store in India: Licence, Eligibility
Steps to open a medical store in India: Form 19 application, Form 20/21 drug licence, registered pharmacist, 10 m² premises, GST and billing setup.
By industry
How to Start a Grocery Store in India
Opening a grocery or kirana store in India in 2026? Real startup costs, the 2 licences you need, profit margins, and a simple month-one setup plan.
Running a shop
Inventory Management for Retail Shops in India
Retail inventory management in India, 2026: turnover ratio, reorder point, safety stock and dead-stock formulas, with rupee examples and a weekly routine.