Chapter 01: Customer Khata & Udhar Tracking

Managing credit (उधार / Udhar) is the heartbeat of Indian retail. BahiKhata replaces traditional red paper bahi books with an instant, error-free digital ledger.

👥 1. Adding a New Customer#

1. Tap the "Add Customer (ग्राहक जोड़ें)" button at the bottom right of the Home screen.
2. Enter the Customer's Name (e.g., Ramesh Kumar).
3. Enter their Mobile Number (optional, but needed if you want to send WhatsApp receipts).
4. (Optional) Add opening balance if they already owe you money from previous paper records.
5. Tap "Save Customer".

💸 2. Recording Len-Den (Diya & Liya)#

Every customer khata has two big, clear colored buttons:

🔴 You Gave / Diya (उधार दिया - Red)#

Tap this when you give goods on credit or loan cash to the customer:

1. Enter the Amount (e.g., ₹500).
2. Add an optional Note / Item description (e.g., "2 bags of sugar & oil").
3. Select the Date & Time (defaults to now).
4. Tap "Save Entry".

• The customer's outstanding balance increases instantly.

🟢 You Got / Liya (पैसा मिला - Green)#

Tap this when the customer pays you cash, UPI, or bank transfer:

1. Enter the Amount received (e.g., ₹500).
2. Select payment mode (Cash, UPI/GPay/PhonePe, Cheque).
3. Tap "Save Entry".

• The customer's balance is automatically reduced.

🔍 3. Searching & Filtering Customers#

• Use the Search Bar at the top of the Customer tab to instantly find customers by Name or Phone Number.
• Sort customers by Highest Udhar First, Recently Active, or Alphabetical Order (A-Z).