A modern digital ledger built for the speed of Indian commerce.
Khata1 replaces fragile paper bahi-khatas with an offline-capable mobile ledger, respectful WhatsApp payment reminders with UPI links, stock inventory tracking, and instant GST invoices.
100% Free Core
Unlimited customers & entries
Offline SQLite
Works without active internet
DPDP 2023
Non-lending certified privacy
Sharma General & Provision Store
SQLite Offline • Cloud Sync Active
Aapko Lena Hai (You will get)
₹ 48,250
8 Customers with credit
Aapko Dena Hai (You will give)
₹ 14,800
3 Suppliers outstanding
Ramesh Verma (Kirana Lot)
Last entry: 3 days ago • Due Date Set
₹ 4,200
WhatsApp SentMukesh Traders (Monthly Ration)
UPI Payment received via QR
₹ 12,500
Settled TodayBalaji Electrical Supplies
Purchase Invoice #INV-1092
₹ 8,900
Supplier JamaThree daily workflows that save Indian shopkeepers hours
Khata1 eliminates the manual frictions of pen-and-paper accounting with verified, instant mobile actions.
Record Credit in 2 Seconds
Add an Udhar or Jama transaction with the customer name, amount, date, and optional item note. The app instantly updates the outstanding balance without manual math.
Learn about ledger recordsPolite WhatsApp Payment Reminders
Send a polite Hindi or English payment reminder directly to the customer's WhatsApp with your shop name, exact balance due, and an instant UPI payment link for direct bank deposit.
Explore reminder systemItemized GST Bills & Stock Tracking
Generate clean, branded PDF bills for your customers and automatically deduct sold items from your inventory ledger so you never run out of critical stock.
See billing capabilitiesVerified Platform Capabilities
Engineered for real Indian store operations
Every feature shown below is implemented and tested in the Khata1 platform.
Digital Ledger & Audit Trails
Maintain separate records for customers (Grahak) and suppliers (Vyapari). All edits and corrections are preserved in an audit trail to prevent disputes.
Read specification →Customer Profiles & Credit Limits
Keep customer contact details, set maximum safe credit limits per customer, and view their complete lifetime payment history before extending new credit.
Read specification →GST & Non-GST Invoice Invoicing
Create professional invoices with your business logo, GSTIN, and itemized tax breakdowns. Share via WhatsApp or print directly from mobile.
Read specification →Inventory & Low-Stock Alerts
Catalogue products with purchase cost and selling price. Receive warning notifications when an essential item falls below minimum threshold.
Read specification →Multi-Business Management
Manage multiple shops (e.g. Kirana Store + Hardware Depot) from a single user account. Each business maintains completely isolated ledgers and customers.
Read specification →100% Offline SQLite Engine
Zero network delay. Transactions write instantly to your phone's local SQLite database and sync silently to the cloud whenever connectivity resumes.
Read specification →Why Indian businesses switch from paper to Khata1
An objective comparison of bookkeeping methods used by retailers and wholesalers.
| Operational Need | Paper Bahi Khata | Excel / Spreadsheet | Khata1 Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offline Access in Market | Yes (Physical book) | Needs PC/Laptop | Yes (Local SQLite) |
| Disaster & Loss Protection | None (Risk of water/fire) | Manual backup required | Automatic Cloud Backup |
| WhatsApp Payment Reminders | Manual phone calling | Not integrated | 1-Tap WhatsApp + UPI |
| Inventory Deduction on Sale | Separate manual book | Complex formulas | Auto-Linked to Invoices |
| Audit Trail of Edits | Pen scratching/tampering | Easily overwritten | Immutable Edit History |
Your customer records remain strictly private
Khata1 does not sell customer phone numbers or transaction histories. All records are protected by 256-bit TLS encryption with servers physically located in AWS Mumbai (ap-south-1).
Start organizing your business ledger today
Download the Khata1 Android app for free. Record your first customer transaction in under two minutes with zero subscription barrier.
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