Last updated : April 15, 2025 5:18 pm
Bengaluru-based fintech startup Tohands Pvt. Ltd has unveiled the Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver,an AI-powered calculator—designed to support India’s kirana and small retail ecosystem.
Bengaluru-based fintech startup Tohands Pvt. Ltd., has unveiled the Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver, at its annual event Reimagine 5.0. The company says the AI-powered calculator—designed to support India’s kirana and small retail ecosystem—marks a significant step in the company’s mission to digitally empower small businesses across the country.
The Smart Calculator V5 Silver is a compact device designed specifically for shopkeepers. It tracks sales/ expenses, manages payments & inventory and provides AI powered insights into their day-to-day business. It also integrates with barcode scanners and printers, and offers remote access, enabling shopkeepers to view records and reports even when they’re away from the store. Crucially, the device works 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.
Praveen Mishra, Founder and CEO of Tohands, said, “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 says it 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.