Counter billing that keeps the queue moving
Scan, bill and collect in seconds with GST handled automatically โ while stock and accounts update behind the scenes for every Indian retail shop.
A till that does the books too
Quick billing at the counter that keeps inventory and GST in sync automatically.
Barcode billing
Scan items to bill in seconds with saved prices.
UPI & cards
Collect via UPI and cards with secure pay links.
Live inventory
Stock reduces automatically as you sell.
GST receipts
GST-compliant receipts and B2B invoices on demand.
Offers & discounts
Apply schemes and discounts at the counter.
Daily sales
End-of-day sales and cash summary in a tap.
Speed up every sale
Bill, collect and track stock from one simple screen. Start free with LekhaBooks.
How a retail counter runs on LekhaBooks
A shop counter cannot afford to slow down for accounting. Here is how billing, stock and cash typically flow through a normal trading day.
Open the till
Start the day against yesterday's close, with live stock already reflecting what was sold.
Scan and bill
Barcode scan at the counter, apply any scheme or discount, and collect via UPI, card or cash.
Watch stock in real time
Inventory reduces automatically with every sale, and low-stock alerts flag what needs reordering.
Close the day
An end-of-day sales and cash summary is ready in a tap, matched against GST-compliant receipts.
Cash register vs a connected till
Shops moving off a manual cash register or a basic billing box usually ask the same question: what actually changes day to day? Here is the honest comparison.
| What you need | Manual register | LekhaBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Billing speed | Hand-written or slow entry | Barcode scan, seconds per bill |
| Stock accuracy | Physical counts, often stale | Auto-updates with every sale |
| Payment collection | Cash-heavy, hard to reconcile | UPI and card links, auto-recorded |
| GST on receipts | Calculated by hand or skipped | Built into every receipt and invoice |
| Day-end close | Manual cash count and tally | One-tap sales and cash summary |
Built for shops that sell all day, every day
Grocery and general stores, pharmacies, electronics and mobile shops, apparel outlets and hardware stores all bill the same way โ fast, repetitive, and unforgiving of mistakes at the counter. LekhaBooks is designed around that rhythm, not around month-end accounting entries.
Getting started means loading your product catalogue with barcodes and prices, connecting a UPI ID for collections, and billing your first customer the same day. Existing stock counts can be imported so opening inventory is accurate from day one, and a second counter or a new staff login can be added whenever the shop needs it.
Questions retailers usually ask
Do I need special hardware for barcode billing?
A standard USB or Bluetooth barcode scanner works โ there is no proprietary hardware requirement to start billing faster.
Can more than one staff member bill at the counter?
Yes, multiple counters and staff logins are supported, so billing does not bottleneck through a single device or person.
How do discounts and schemes work?
Discounts, offers and schemes can be applied at billing time, and they flow correctly into the GST-compliant receipt.
What if the internet goes down mid-sale?
Billing is built to keep the counter moving; transactions sync as soon as connectivity is back rather than blocking a sale.
Can I issue a B2B invoice, not just a retail receipt?
Yes โ the same billing screen can issue a full B2B GST invoice when a customer needs one, not just a simple receipt.
How do I reconcile daily cash and UPI collections?
The day-close summary splits collections by mode, so matching cash in the drawer against UPI and card settlements is a quick check, not a manual count.
Can I print barcodes for products that don't have one?
Yes, you can generate and print your own barcodes for loose or unbranded stock, so everything can be scanned at billing regardless of the source.