Arudra Books User Guide
Step-by-step help for every screen in Arudra Books, from the first install to your GST returns. Read it online or download the PDF.
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Arudra Books User Guide (Version 1.0.0 · September 2026 · PDF, 48 pages, 5.2 MB)
What's inside
Thirty short sections, each with a picture of the screen and numbered steps.
Getting started
Installing, activating your licence, choosing where your data is kept, signing in, the main menus, keyboard shortcuts and a first-day checklist.
Settings and products
Shop details, GST and bill settings, departments, and adding products with barcodes, HSN codes and photos.
Billing
Making a bill at the counter, sales returns, and turning a customer's self-billing cart into a bill.
Stock and purchases
Stock entry and adjustments, purchase bills, the supplier ledger, barcode labels and combo offers.
Customers and staff
Customer records and credit, reward coins, employees, roles, permissions and pay slips.
Reports and GST
The owner dashboard, profit analysis, business reports, and GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B export.
Branches and backup
Multiple branches and stock transfers, backups to a folder or Google Drive, and restoring your data.
Help
Your licence and support details, the referral reward, and answers to common problems.
Which plan has which screen
Each section of the guide shows which plans include it: Starter, Standard, Pro or Premium. If a menu item is locked on your computer, your plan does not include it. See the plans and prices, or call +91 96291 29864 to upgrade.
Quick answers
What do I need to run Arudra Books?
A Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer. A USB barcode scanner and a 58 mm, 80 mm or A4 printer are optional. Billing works without internet.
How do I activate my licence?
The first time you open Arudra Books it shows your Machine ID. Send it to us by WhatsApp and paste the licence key we send back. Section 2 of the guide shows each step.
Can several counters bill together?
Yes. Choose the shared server option so every counter PC uses the same database. Section 3 of the guide explains the setup.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
Press Forgot password? on the sign-in screen and follow section 5 of the guide. An admin can also reset an employee's password from the Employees screen.
Where can I get help?
Call or WhatsApp +91 96291 29864, or email arudracommercialservices@gmail.com.