Authors : Dr. K. Nageswara Reddy; G. Suresh Krishna

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun369

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Abstract : The performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) heavily depends on effective billing and inventory systems, especially in developing nations such as India. Small shops employ most of the traditional manual processes, like writing ledgers by hand and basic calculators, that are non-scalable and prone to human mistakes. Such outdated systems then impair firm competitiveness and performance by inefficiency, record-keeping inaccuracy, and unfamiliarity with operations. For automated and streamlined generation of receipts, issuance of invoices, and inventory management for small retail stores, the development and deployment of a mobile app is the suggestion of this research. Outstanding features like intelligent stock depletion notifications, barcode billing for enhanced accuracy, real-time inventory tracking, and easy integration with online payment gateways (like UPI) are all integrated within the application.Also, it allows for the creation of digital receipts with cross-platform sharing capabilities via WhatsApp, email, and SMS, hence decreasing for paper documents and increasing environmentally friendly practices. Through the shift from physical to virtual operations, the proposed solution is set to enhance transactional precision, streamline business processes, and enhance financial transparency. The application is a cheap and accessible digital tool that enables MSMEs to bridge the technology divide, stay relevant in the changing digital environment, and enhance customer experience through enhanced retail processes.

Keywords : Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), UPI Integration, Barcode Scanning, Billing System, Real-Time Stock Tracking.

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