Practical guides for GST, accounting, and small business
Plain-English walkthroughs of compliance, billing, inventory and accounting for Indian merchants, accountants and MSME owners.
Readymade Garments HSN Code 2026 - Chapter 61 vs 62 and the ₹2,500 Rule
Readymade garment HSN codes 2026: knitted 61, woven 62. GST is 5% up to ₹2,500 per piece and 18% above — on sale value, not MRP. Full code list inside.
Priya Sharma16 min readSaree HSN Code 2026 — GST Rate for Silk, Cotton & Synthetic Sarees
Saree HSN code 2026: silk 5007, cotton 5208/5209, synthetic 5407. Sarees are fabric, not garments — so the ₹2,500 apparel rule does not apply. All 5% GST.
Priya Sharma17 min readMobile Accessories HSN Code & GST Rate 2026: Chargers, Earphones, Covers (18%)
Mobile accessories HSN codes 2026: charger 8504, earphones 8518, cable 8544, cover 3926, glass 7007 — almost all 18% GST. Why billing under 8517 is a mistake, explained.
Priya Sharma10 min readJewellery HSN Code & GST Rate 2026: Gold 3%, Making Charges 5% (HSN 7113)
Jewellery HSN code 7113: gold, silver & diamond are 3% GST, making charges 5%. Old gold exchange, imitation 18% & the two-line invoice rule for jewellers, explained.
Priya Sharma11 min readCement HSN Code & GST Rate 2026: 2523, 18% — Full Construction Materials List
Cement HSN code 2523 is 18% GST in 2026 (down from 28%). Full construction materials list — bricks, sand, steel, RMC, tiles — with HSN codes and rates for dealers.
Priya Sharma10 min readPaint HSN Code & GST Rate 2026 (3208/3209/3210) — 18%
Paint HSN code 2026: emulsion, enamel, distemper, primer, thinner & brushes with GST rates. Paint is 18% (down from 28%). Bill Asian Paints, Berger, Nerolac correctly.
Priya Sharma11 min readHSN Code List 2026: GST Rates for Every Common Indian Shop Product
Complete HSN code list 2026 with GST 2.0 rates (0/5/18/40%) for kirana, medical, hardware, electronics & garment shops. Find the right code, avoid penalties.
Priya Sharma2 min readPOS System for Small Business — Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide (India)
A practical 2026 buyer's guide to choosing a POS system for small business in India — key features, real ₹ costs, cloud vs offline, and the best-value GST pick.
Priya Sharma16 min readTallyPrime Lifetime License ₹22,500: 5 Hidden Costs Nobody Tells You (2026)
TallyPrime's ₹22,500 "lifetime" license hides 5 real costs — GST, TSS renewal, multi-user, cloud. See the true 5-year cost vs Accountune (from ₹799/yr).
Priya Sharma11 min readTallyPrime Limitations in 2026: 8 Honest Reasons Indian Businesses Are Switching
TallyPrime is powerful but desktop-only, single-user and hard to learn. See 8 real TallyPrime limitations in 2026 — and why Indian shops move to cloud billing.
Priya Sharma11 min readGST Billing App for Retailers & Wholesalers in India (2026)
A retail counter and a wholesale desk need different GST billing. Compare must-have features, GST 2.0 rules, and why Accountune fits both from ₹799/year
Priya Sharma16 min read7 Best Billing Software for Retail Shops in India 2026 -Tested & Compared
7 best billing software for retail shops in India 2026, compared on GST, inventory & price. Find the right fit for your kirana or medical shop.
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