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We’re officially in the second half of the year—and July is when momentum meets intent. It's the perfect time to fine-tune what’s working and fix what’s not. Whether you’re clearing old inventory, planning for festivals ahead, or simplifying tax filing before deadlines hit, this month is all about smart decisions. In this edition, we bring you updates, insights, and tools to help you move faster, sell smarter, and stay ahead.

In this edition, we cover:



Product updates

Smarter purchasing with batch & expiry visibility

You can now view Batch and Expiry Date columns directly on the Purchase screen along with support for Excel imports for standard items. Whether you're dealing with perishables, medicines, or packed goods, this update makes it easier to track what’s coming in and stay ahead of expirations.

How it helps your business:

  • Avoid stocking expired or soon-to-expire items

  • Speed up purchase entries with Excel imports

  • Ensure accurate records for audits and returns

Webinars to enhance your business operations

Join our free webinars, crafted to boost efficiency and drive success for your business. Led by our product experts, these sessions cover essential topics to help you stay ahead in today's retail landscape.

Upcoming topics

  • Boost businesses through WhatsApp integration

How Velan Supermarket managed 12,000 SKUs easily

With 12,000+ SKUs and a lean team of just 12, Velan Supermarket runs a tight ship even on Sundays and festival days when sales cross ₹5 lakhs. Late-night operations, high footfall, and nonstop billing demanded a system that was fast, reliable, and didn't need constant supervision. That's exactly what Saravana Kumar found with Gofrugal.

Expiry Alert: The Final Goodbye


Circle the dates, plan your promotions, and serve your customers better


Event highlights: Baking up business success in Coimbatore

This July, we connected with passionate bakery owners and food entrepreneurs at three key events in Coimbatore: Bakery and Kitchen Equipment Expo, Bakery Business Trade Fair, and the Bakers Technology Fair.

From inventory and production tracking to billing and recipe costing, visitors discovered how Gofrugal’s solutions help streamline bakery operations end to end. It was inspiring to meet so many business owners hungry for digital growth!

The future of food processing in India

India's food processing sector is transforming fast, and it's shaping how food businesses grow, sell, and scale.

With a CAGR of 8.8%, the industry is expected to reach $735.5 billion by 2032. Backed by rising urban demand, growing exports, and strong government support through initiatives like the PLI Scheme and Mega Food Parks, the sector is opening up massive opportunities for retailers, restaurant chains, and food distributors.

What's driving the growth:

  • Urbanization & demand for ready-to-eat, packaged foods
  • Shift towards organic & healthy products
  • Tech adoption, including AI, automation, & smart processing
  • Government-backed infrastructure & subsidies
  • Booming export potential for Indian ethnic and processed foods

But there are challenges too:

  • Infrastructure bottlenecks (cold chain, roads)
  • Limited tech access for MSMEs
  • Complex regulations & export compliance hurdles
  • Shortage of skilled labor and R&D investment

For Indian food businesses, this is the time to embrace technology, digitize operations, and explore new revenue streams—both domestic and global. Whether you’re a cloud kitchen or a food distributor, aligning with this shift can unlock serious growth.

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