The kirana shop problem in 2026
India has over 12 million kirana stores. Most still run on notebooks, WhatsApp chats, and memory. The result: lost credit records, stockouts of fast-moving items, no way to accept UPI from the billing counter, and zero online presence.
Free software has changed this — but only if you pick the right one.
What a kirana shop actually needs
How OwnStore solves each problem
Fast billing with barcode scanner
Use your phone camera as a barcode scanner. Scan a product, the price auto-fills, tap "Add to cart", and the invoice is ready. Print via Bluetooth or share on WhatsApp in one tap.
Udhaar / credit tracking
Every customer has a ledger. Add a payment against outstanding balance. Send a WhatsApp reminder with one click. See total outstanding across all customers.
Stock alerts
Set a minimum stock level for each product. OwnStore notifies you when stock drops below that level. Never run out of fast-moving SKUs.
GST invoices
Generate B2C invoices (no GSTIN required for retail customers). For B2B (restaurants, caterers buying from you), generate proper tax invoices with CGST/SGST breakdown.
Online store for kirana
Your own storefront at `yourshop.ownstore.app`. Customers browse products, add to cart, and pay via UPI/Razorpay. You get the order notification instantly.