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RetailDek blog — GST & retail guides

Practical, India-first guides on GST invoicing, HSN codes and inventory — written to help you run your shop better, not to sell you jargon.

10 June 2026 6 min read

GST Invoice Format in India: what a compliant bill must include

Every field a GST invoice must carry under Indian law — from the GSTIN and HSN code to the place of supply and the tax split — explained in plain language for shop owners.

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17 June 2026 5 min read

HSN Codes Explained for Small Retailers

What HSN codes are, how the digits are structured, how many you must show based on your turnover, and a practical way to tag your catalogue once and never worry again.

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24 June 2026 7 min read

7 Inventory Habits That Save Indian Shops Money

Practical, low-effort inventory habits — from reorder points to cycle counts and dead-stock reviews — that free up cash and stop the small leaks that quietly eat a retail shop’s margin.

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1 July 2026 7 min read

Best Billing Software for a Small Business in India: how to choose

A practical buyer’s guide to picking billing software for a small shop in India — the eight things that actually matter, from GST compliance and inventory to price and who owns your data.

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8 July 2026 6 min read

How to Choose Retail Billing & POS Software: a 7-point checklist

A simple decision framework for choosing retail billing and POS software in India — seven checks covering GST accuracy, live stock, counter speed, roles, reports, data ownership and true cost.

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15 July 2026 6 min read

How to Generate a GST Invoice: a step-by-step guide for shops

A step-by-step guide to generating a correct GST invoice in India — the mandatory fields, the CGST/SGST vs IGST decision, HSN, numbering, round-off and amount in words — then how software makes it one click.

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17 July 2026 6 min read

New GST Rates 2025: What Changed on 22 September and What It Means for Your Shop

The 56th GST Council scrapped the 12% and 28% slabs from 22 September 2025, leaving 5% and 18% as the main rates plus a new 40% demerit rate. Here is the category-wise picture for retailers, in plain language.

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19 July 2026 5 min read

GST on Clothes and Footwear: The ₹2,500 Rule Explained

Since 22 September 2025, apparel and footwear priced up to ₹2,500 attract 5% GST while anything above attracts 18%. Here is how the rule works at the billing counter, with worked examples.

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21 July 2026 5 min read

How to File GSTR-1: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

GSTR-1 is the return your buyers depend on for their input tax credit. Here is how to file it on time, what data to keep ready, and the five mismatches to avoid.

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23 July 2026 5 min read

E-Invoicing Explained: The Turnover Limit and Who Actually Needs It

E-invoicing under GST applies once your aggregate turnover crosses ₹5 crore in any year since 2017-18. Here is what that means for shop and wholesale owners, in plain language.

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25 July 2026 6 min read

Billing Software for Kirana Store: A Practical Buyer's Guide

Moving your kirana off the bill book? Here is what actually slows a grocery counter, what to look for in billing software — loose-item billing, quick keys, GST on packaged vs loose staples — and a realistic day-one setup plan.

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28 July 2026 5 min read

Barcode Billing for Small Shops: how to set up scanning in one week

Switch from typing item names to scanning barcodes at the counter — the hardware you actually need, when to map a manufacturer's EAN versus printing your own Code 128 labels, and a one-week setup plan.

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30 July 2026 6 min read

RetailDek vs Vyapar: Which Billing Software Fits Your Shop?

Vyapar and RetailDek both handle GST billing, but they are built for different kinds of shops. Here is an honest, side-by-side look to help you choose.

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RetailDek blog — GST & retail guides

GST Invoice Format in India: what a compliant bill must include

HSN Codes Explained for Small Retailers

7 Inventory Habits That Save Indian Shops Money

Best Billing Software for a Small Business in India: how to choose

How to Choose Retail Billing & POS Software: a 7-point checklist

How to Generate a GST Invoice: a step-by-step guide for shops

New GST Rates 2025: What Changed on 22 September and What It Means for Your Shop

GST on Clothes and Footwear: The ₹2,500 Rule Explained

How to File GSTR-1: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

E-Invoicing Explained: The Turnover Limit and Who Actually Needs It

Billing Software for Kirana Store: A Practical Buyer's Guide

Barcode Billing for Small Shops: how to set up scanning in one week

RetailDek vs Vyapar: Which Billing Software Fits Your Shop?

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