A kirana or grocery store has a unique set of needs: fast billing at a busy counter, items sold loose by weight, hundreds of SKUs to track, and customers who buy on udhaar. The right billing app for a kirana store handles all of this without an expensive POS machine. Here's what to look for — and how Dukai does it.
What a kirana store billing app needs
- ⚡ Fast barcode billing — scan with your phone camera, no separate scanner needed.
- ⚖️ Loose & weighed items — sell rice, dal, oil and vegetables by kg or gram.
- 📦 Stock & low-stock alerts — know what's running out before it does.
- 🧾 GST bills — proper invoices with CGST/SGST, shared on WhatsApp.
- 📒 Udhaar / khata — track credit customers and send reminders.
- 🌐 Your own online store — let customers order groceries for home delivery.
Why Dukai is built for kirana shops
Dukai was made for Indian local shops, not adapted from a foreign POS. You can add products by photo, scan barcodes with your phone, sell loose items by weight, and print bills on a small thermal printer or share them on WhatsApp. Stock updates automatically as you sell, and you get a low-stock list so re-ordering is easy. It all works in Gujarati, Hindi and English.
Sell online without any extra work
Every Dukai shop gets a free online store. The products you already added for billing automatically show up online, so nearby customers can browse, order and pay — and you deliver or they pick up. No website to build, no separate inventory to manage.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free billing app for kirana stores?
Yes. Dukai is free to start and includes barcode billing, GST invoices, stock tracking and udhaar — all from your phone.
Can I sell loose items by weight?
Yes. Dukai supports loose and weighed items, so you can sell rice, dal, oil, vegetables and more by kg or gram.
Do I need a barcode scanner machine?
No. Your phone camera scans barcodes. A USB/bluetooth scanner is optional if you want one for high-volume counters.
Can customers order from my kirana store online?
Yes. Every Dukai shop gets a free online store, so nearby customers can browse and order the products you already sell.
Run your kirana store from your phone
Billing, stock, GST, udhaar and an online store — free to start with Dukai.
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