Do I need to know accounting to use this?

No. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use managemycounter. There's no accounting jargon on screen — just billing, udhaar ka hisab, and stock, in the same language you already use at your counter. Your CA still gets proper GSTR-ready reports at month-end.

Is managemycounter really free during the beta?

Yes — every invited shop gets full access to all modules (POS, GST invoicing, multi-warehouse inventory, field-agent tracking, and reporting) at no cost while we're in private beta. No card required to sign up.

Does it handle CGST/SGST/IGST automatically?

Yes. Tax is split automatically based on the customer's billing state versus your registered state, and every GST invoice is generated audit-ready — no manual CGST/SGST/IGST calculation needed.

Can I manage stock across more than one warehouse or store?

Yes — multi-warehouse stock sync is included for every invited shop during the beta, no upgrade needed. Check availability across every location in real time and record transfers between them without manual reconciliation.

What happens to my data if I lose internet connectivity?

The Android apps are built offline-first for Indian network conditions — staff can keep billing and recording attendance without a live connection, and everything syncs automatically once you're back online.

GST7 min read

September 2025 GST Rate Changes: What Shopkeepers Need to Know

managemycounter Team·2026-03-28

Overview of the September 2025 GST Reform

The GST Council announced a major restructuring of tax slabs effective September 22, 2025, moving from a 4-tier system (5/12/18/28%) to a simplified 2-tier structure plus a de-merit rate.

Key Changes

From 28% to 18% (Standard Rate)

Large appliances: TVs over 32", ACs, dishwashers, washing machines
Vehicles: small cars, two-wheelers, buses, trucks
Cement

From 12-18% to 5% (Merit Rate)

Household essentials: soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, detergents
Agricultural equipment: tractors, harvesters, irrigation tools
Man-made textile fibers and yarn
Budget hotel stays under ₹7,500/night
Gyms, salons, yoga services

New 40% (De-merit Rate)

Luxury vehicles
Tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages
Aerated drinks

Newly 0% (Exempted)

Life and health insurance premiums (was 18%)
33 specific life-saving medicines (was 12%)
Basic educational supplies (exercise books, pencils)
UHT milk and pre-packaged paneer (was 5%)

What Shopkeepers Must Do

If you sell any of the affected items, you must:

Identify affected products in your catalog
Update GST rates before September 22, 2025
Verify that new invoices use correct rates

Bills issued after the effective date with old rates are non-compliant — you are either overcharging or undercharging tax.

How Software Can Help

A good billing system should help you:

Bulk-identify products with affected HSN codes
Review and update GST rates in one pass
Ensure all invoices after the effective date use updated rates

managemycounter's GST Rate Tools let you review your entire catalog for mismatches and apply bulk updates — making a reform like this a one-click exercise instead of a manual item-by-item grind.