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Why We Refuse to Read Your SMS - A Founder's Note
EngineeringApril 8, 2026·5 min read

Why We Refuse to Read Your SMS - A Founder's Note

Every major khata app in India asks for SMS permission. We made a deliberate choice to never do that. Here is why - and how we still detect UPI payments.

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5 Things to Check Before Switching Your Accounting App
Business TipsApril 5, 2026·6 min read

5 Things to Check Before Switching Your Accounting App

Popular khata apps are not always perfect. If you are considering switching, here are the five things you should check in any alternative app before committing.

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Kirana Shop Ka Hisab Kaise Rakhe - Mobile Se (Complete Guide)
TutorialApril 1, 2026·7 min read

Kirana Shop Ka Hisab Kaise Rakhe - Mobile Se (Complete Guide)

Apni dukaan ka poora hisab mobile mein rakhna seekhein - transactions, udhar, inventory, sab kuch. Step-by-step guide for kirana shop owners.

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How to Track UPI Payments Automatically in Your Shop
TutorialMarch 25, 2026·5 min read

How to Track UPI Payments Automatically in Your Shop

UPI payments are growing at 40% year-on-year in India. If you are still manually checking your phone after every payment, here is how to automate it.

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Inventory Management for Small Indian Shops - The Practical Guide
Business TipsMarch 18, 2026·7 min read

Inventory Management for Small Indian Shops - The Practical Guide

You know you need to track inventory. You have tried. It always falls apart after a week. Here is the approach that actually sticks.

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How to Go Paperless Without Losing Track of Anything
Business TipsMarch 12, 2026·6 min read

How to Go Paperless Without Losing Track of Anything

Making the switch from paper to digital feels risky when your whole business depends on accuracy. A step-by-step guide to going fully paperless without a single day of confusion.

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UPI Auto-Detection: How It Works Under the Hood
TechFebruary 18, 2026·5 min read

UPI Auto-Detection: How It Works Under the Hood

Hisab Expert detects UPI payments without ever reading your SMS. We explain exactly how Android's NotificationListenerService works and why it's the right approach for privacy.

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Why We Built Hisab Expert Offline-First
EngineeringJanuary 28, 2026·7 min read

Why We Built Hisab Expert Offline-First

Internet connectivity in India is improving but still unreliable in many areas. Here's why every byte of your business data lives on your device first - and what that means for you.

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Setting Up Your Digital Ledger: A Step-by-Step Guide
TutorialJanuary 10, 2026·4 min read

Setting Up Your Digital Ledger: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Ledger feature replaces your paper credit khata. This guide walks you through adding customers, recording deliveries, and tracking payments in under 10 minutes.

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GST for Small Shops: What You Actually Need to Know
Business TipsDecember 20, 2025·8 min read

GST for Small Shops: What You Actually Need to Know

If your annual turnover is below ₹40 lakh, you may not even need GST registration. This plain-language guide covers thresholds, the composition scheme, and what to track regardless.

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