Tohands launches AI-powered device to digitize India’s kirana stores
26 August 2025, Mumbai
Bengaluru-based fintech startup Tohands has launched an AI-powered device purpose-built to digitize and empower India’s kirana and small retail ecosystem,/ Called, ‘Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver,’ the product aims to bring 1 million kirana stores into the digital fold within the next year.
The Smart Calculator V5 Silver offers features like bookkeeping, payments, inventory tracking, billing, and AI-driven business insights, all within a compact, plug-and-play device that works offline. Integrated with printers and barcode scanners, the device requires no smartphone, app, or internet to function - making it truly designed for Bharat, not just India.
The Tohands Smart Calculator V5 Silver enables shopkeepers to save time, reduce losses and gain control, says Praveen Mishra, Founder and CEO, Tohands. The device helps build a future where every kirana store can run like a mini enterprise, without the complexity of typical POS or ERP systems, he adds.
What sets Tohands apart is its hardware-first approach. In contrast to software-only solutions designed for urban users, the V5 is grounded in the MAYA design principle - Most Advanced Yet Acceptable - blending high-end AI with extreme ease of use. It allows shopkeepers to remotely access sales data, monitor stock levels, and receive tailored business insights - all from a simple calculator interface.
Tohands has already digitized thousands of kirana stores and gained nationwide attention after a successful pitch on Shark Tank India, securing Rs 3.5 crore from investors Radhika Gupta and Varun Dua, plus Rs 50 lakh from the Startup India Seed Fund.
In India’s unorganized retail sector - where over 13 million kirana stores serve as economic lifelines - Tohands is offering more than a device. It’s offering a digital bridge to a smarter, more empowered future.
