Tohands Aims to Digitize 1.5 Lakh Kirana Stores in Maharashtra with AI-Powered Calculator
Tohands Pvt. Ltd., a fintech startup, launches the Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver with AI integration, targeting 1.5 lakh kirana stores in Maharashtra. This move aims to empower small businesses with advanced yet user-friendly technology.
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The Smart Calculator V5 Silver is a compact device specifically designed for shopkeepers. It tracks sales and expenses, manages payments and inventory, and provides AI-powered insights into daily business operations. The calculator also integrates with barcode scanners and printers, and offers remote access, enabling shopkeepers to view records and reports even when they are away from the store. Crucially, it functions both offline and online while storing data securely, making it a plug-and-play solution for shopkeepers who are digitally semi-literate but tech-aware.
Built on the MAYA principle (Most Advanced Yet Acceptable), the Smart Calculator V5 is designed to be intuitive and simple to use. Despite the significant AI upgrade, it remains highly affordable, staying true to Tohands’ vision of democratizing retail tech for grassroots India. This hardware-first approach bridges the gap between high-tech solutions and real-world retail conditions, a need often unmet by software-led ERP systems and POS apps that dominate urban markets.
Praveen Mishra, Founder and CEO of Tohands, emphasized the calculator’s purpose and impact, stating, “In every narrow bylane of this country, there’s a kirana store operating on trust and hustle, but without the tools that modern retail enjoys. The Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver is not just about smarter transactions — it’s about enabling these shopkeepers to save time, reduce loss, and gain control over their business. It’s a leap toward digital equity in Indian retail. We envision a future where every single kirana store in India is powered by Tohands — building a smarter retail economy from the ground up.”
Tohands has already onboarded thousands of kirana stores across India, building steady momentum over the past four years. The startup gained national recognition after its appearance on Shark Tank India, where its mission to digitize the unorganized retail space attracted the interest of investors Radhika Gupta and Varun Dua. Since then, Tohands has raised Rs. 3.5 crore from Shark Tank investors and Turbostart, along with an additional Rs. 50 lakhs from the Startup India Seed Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver?
The Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver is an AI-powered calculator designed for shopkeepers in kirana and small retail stores. It tracks sales and expenses, manages payments and inventory, and provides AI-powered insights into daily business operations.
How does the Smart Calculator V5 Silver support shopkeepers?
The calculator integrates with barcode scanners and printers, offers remote access, and functions both offline and online while storing data securely. It helps shopkeepers save time, reduce loss, and gain better control over their business.
What is the MAYA principle?
The MAYA principle stands for Most Advanced Yet Acceptable. It means that the technology is advanced but still user-friendly and accessible, ensuring that it bridges the gap between high-tech solutions and real-world retail conditions.
How many kirana stores does Tohands aim to digitize in Maharashtra?
Tohands aims to onboard 1.5 lakh kirana stores in key areas of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Vasai.
What recognition has Tohands received?
Tohands gained national recognition after appearing on Shark Tank India, where it attracted the interest of investors Radhika Gupta and Varun Dua. The startup has raised Rs. 3.5 crore from Shark Tank investors and Turbostart, along with an additional Rs. 50 lakhs from the Startup India Seed Fund.
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