Excel + WhatsApp + Tally
The Setup 90% of Indian MSMEs Still Use Today
Most Indian manufacturing MSMEs don't use ERP software. They use: Excel for quotations, production plans, and inventory; WhatsApp for orders, updates, and coordination; Tally for accounting & GST.
This setup feels cheap, familiar, and flexible. But as businesses grow, it becomes the biggest bottleneck.
👉 Karygar is built specifically to replace Excel + WhatsApp + Tally—without ERP pain.
Why MSMEs Start with Excel + WhatsApp + Tally
Let's be honest—this setup exists for good reasons.
- Excel feels flexible - Easy to customize, no learning curve, everyone knows it
- WhatsApp is fast - Instant communication, easy sharing of photos & PDFs, no formal process required
- Tally is trusted - Industry-standard accounting, CA-friendly, reliable for compliance
This combo works until scale kicks in.
Where This Setup Breaks Down
As order volume, team size, and complexity increase, cracks appear.
No Single Source of Truth
- Multiple Excel files
- Hundreds of WhatsApp messages
- Accounting in a separate system
- No one knows which data is correct
Zero Production Visibility
- No live job status
- No centralized work orders
- Constant phone calls to check progress
- Owners spend their day chasing updates
Duplicate Work Everywhere
- Enter data in Excel
- Share on WhatsApp
- Re-enter in Tally
- More work, more errors, more stress
Lost Information
- Messages buried in WhatsApp
- Files overwritten in Excel
- No audit trail
- Decisions are based on memory, not data
No Growth Support
- No supplier discovery
- No buyer leads
- No financing insights
- Business stays operational, not scalable
How Karygar Changes the Game
Karygar is not a traditional ERP. It is built specifically to replace Excel + WhatsApp + Tally—without ERP pain.
One System, One Flow
Everything lives in one place: Lead → Quotation → Order → Production → Inventory → Payment → Ledger
➡️ No switching. No duplication.
Production Visibility Without Follow-Ups
- Auto-generated job cards
- Real-time production status
- Clear dashboards
➡️ Know what's happening—without asking.
Communication Inside the System
- Orders, updates, and records stay linked
- No lost WhatsApp messages
➡️ Context stays intact.
Accounting Happens Automatically
- Transactions flow directly into ledgers
- No re-entry into Tally
➡️ Accounting becomes an outcome, not a task.
Business Capital for Production Scaling
Access flexible financing solutions to scale your manufacturing:
- P2P (Peer-to-Peer) loans for quick capital access
- Short-term capital loans for immediate production needs
- Business production capital to boost manufacturing capacity
- Tailored loan solutions designed for manufacturing businesses
➡️ Scale production without capital constraints holding you back.
Built to Help You Grow
- Supplier discovery
- Buyer leads
- Compliance support
➡️ Tools that help you scale, not just survive.
Excel + WhatsApp + Tally vs Karygar
| Feature | Excel + WhatsApp + Tally | Karygar |
|---|---|---|
| Data Location | Scattered | Centralized |
| Production Tracking | No | Yes |
| Job Cards | No | Yes |
| Real-Time Visibility | No | Yes |
| Duplicate Entries | High | Zero |
| Team Accountability | Low | High |
| Scalability | No | Yes |
| Growth Tools (Incl. P2P & Production Capital) | No | Yes - P2P & Short-term Loans |
| Manufacturing IntelligenceAI | No | Yes - AI-powered insights |
Why ERPs Failed MSMEs in the Past
Choose Excel + WhatsApp + Tally if:
- Too complex
- Too expensive
- Required consultants
- Built for large enterprises
- So they went back to Excel + WhatsApp
Who Should Switch to Karygar?
Choose Karygar if:
- Manufacturers with growing order volumes
- Businesses tired of manual coordination
- Owners who want clarity and control
- Teams ready to move beyond jugaad
The Truth MSMEs Already Know
"This setup works… but only because we work extra hard to make it work."
Karygar exists to remove that burden.
The Hidden Cost of 'Free' Tools
Excel and WhatsApp look free—but they are expensive.
| Hidden Cost | Impact |
|---|---|
| Manual coordination | Time loss |
| Data errors | Financial leakage |
| Delayed decisions | Missed orders |
| Owner dependency | Burnout |
| No scalability | Growth ceiling |
👉 The real cost is lost growth.
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