⚡ Setup in 2 Hours · Works on PDFs, Photos & Scans

Stop Typing GST Invoices.
Save 12 Hours Every Month.

AI extracts GSTIN, HSN codes, tax amounts and invoice dates from any PDF or photo in seconds — including Hindi invoices global tools can't read. Auto-validates against GST rules. Auto-preps your GSTR filings.

90%

Less Data Entry

12 hrs

Saved Each Month

97%

Extraction Accuracy

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PDF · JPG · PNG · Scanned Invoices Hindi & Regional Language Invoices GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B Ready Zoho Books · Tally Integration

₹18K

Monthly cost of manual entry errors

A single wrong GSTIN or tax code in GSTR filing triggers notices, penalties and reconciliation work. Indian SMEs spend an average of ₹18,000/month correcting preventable data entry mistakes.

8 hrs

Time your CA wastes per month on data

Your CA charges ₹1,500–3,000/hour. They should be doing tax planning and compliance strategy — not copy-pasting invoice data your AI should have entered automatically.

Mar 31

The deadline that never moves

GSTR deadlines are fixed. Businesses that automated invoice processing file in hours, not days. Businesses that don't scramble every quarter and pay late fees. The difference is this workflow.

Manual entry is costing you more than you think.

It's not just the time. It's the downstream cost: GST notice responses, reconciliation work, CA overtime, and penalties from errors that compound month over month.

Businesses that automate invoice processing close their books in hours, not days. They file GSTR on time, every time. Their CAs focus on advice, not data entry.

❌ Manual Process

✅ With AI Automation

⏱ 8–15 hrs/month data entry

⚡ Minutes per batch

❌ Human typos in GSTIN/HSN

✅ 97% accuracy with validation

😤 Hindi invoices unreadable

🇮🇳 Handles all Indian scripts

📅 Scramble before deadline

📊 GSTR report auto-generated

💸 CA fees for data entry

✅ CA does real advisory work

The 5-Step Workflow

Setup: 1–2 hours

Step One · 10 min

Create a Single Invoice Inbox in Google Drive

Create a dedicated Google Drive folder. Ask all vendors to email invoices to a single Gmail address — Make.com auto-saves attachments to this folder. WhatsApp invoice photos? Forward them here too. One intake point is the foundation everything else builds on.

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Step Two · 20 min

AI Extracts Every GST Field Automatically

Nanonets (used by HDFC, ICICI) or Docsumo extracts: Supplier GSTIN, Buyer GSTIN, Invoice number, date, HSN/SAC codes, taxable value, CGST/SGST/IGST amounts, and total. For Hindi or regional language invoices, route through Sarvam AI Translate API first — accuracy jumps from 70% to 97%+.

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Step Three · 30 min

Auto-Validate Every Invoice Against GST Rules

Make.com runs instant checks: GSTIN format (15 chars), active status via free GST Portal API, CGST + SGST = total tax for intra-state, IGST only for inter-state. Failed invoices route to a "Review Required" folder. Your CA gets a WhatsApp alert with the flagged invoice — they only touch the exceptions.

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Step Four · 20 min

Push Clean Data to Zoho Books or Tally

Validated invoices auto-push to Zoho Books (GST-compliant, native Make.com integration) or export as a Tally-importable JSON. All data also writes to a Google Sheet master ledger — sortable by vendor, GSTIN, HSN, month. Zero manual entry from here. Your books are always current.

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Step Five · Monthly

Auto-Generate GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B Reports

At month-end, a scheduled Make.com run groups all invoices by GSTIN and HSN, calculates GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and GSTR-3B (summary) totals, and exports a GST-portal-ready Excel file. Your CA uploads it directly. Estimated time saved: 8–15 hours of reconciliation work every single month.

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Every Tool You Need

Total cost to start: Free

NanonetsFree Trial

🤖 AI OCR · Invoice Extraction

AI OCR trained specifically on Indian invoices, bank statements and KYC documents. Used by HDFC, ICICI and major Indian fintechs. Pre-built GST invoice model extracts all required fields out of the box — GSTIN, HSN, tax breakdowns. 97%+ accuracy on printed invoices.

Used in: Step 2 — Primary extraction engine

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Sarvam AIAPI

🧠 Language AI · Hindi Invoice Translation

India's AI unicorn. For invoices in Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Marathi or other regional scripts, Sarvam AI translates and normalises text before extraction — accuracy goes from 70% to 97%+. Global OCR tools fail on Indian language invoices. Sarvam doesn't.

Used in: Step 2 — Regional language invoices

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Make.comFree Tier

⚙️ Automation · Workflow Orchestration

The glue connecting Drive → Nanonets → GST validation → Zoho Books → Google Sheets. Build the entire flow visually, no code. Trigger on new files, run validations, route failures, push to accounting software, and schedule monthly GSTR reports. All automated.

Used in: Steps 3, 4 & 5

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📒 Accounting · GST-Compliant Software

India's most popular GST-compliant accounting platform. Natively generates GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GST reconciliation reports. Built for Indian SMEs, integrated with Indian banking and the GST portal. Make.com connects directly — zero manual import.

Used in: Step 4 — Accounting destination

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🤖 AI OCR · Alternative Extractor

India-founded document AI with strong performance on Indian invoices, POs and delivery challans. Better pricing for high-volume processing (1,000+ invoices/month). A/B test against Nanonets — some invoice formats perform better in one vs the other.

Alternative to Nanonets · Step 2

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Google SheetsFree

📊 Master Ledger · Backup Database

Every processed invoice writes here automatically — vendor, GSTIN, amounts, HSN codes, date, status. Filter by month, vendor, or tax type in seconds. Your CA can access it directly without any additional software. Free forever. The safety net behind your whole workflow.

Used in: Steps 1, 4 & 5

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Common Questions

Is AI invoice extraction legally acceptable for GST filing?

Yes. The AI extracts and organises data — you (or your CA) still review and file through the GST portal. Zoho Books generates GST-portal-compatible files. The AI handles data entry; the accountant handles compliance review and filing. This split is both legal and recommended.

What about handwritten invoices from small vendors?

Handwritten Hindi or regional language invoices get routed through Sarvam AI first, then OCR. For very low quality scans, the workflow flags them for manual review rather than guessing. You still save 70–80% of data entry time even accounting for handwritten exceptions.

What does the full stack cost per month?

For 500 invoices/month: Nanonets free trial or paid (~₹2,000) + Make.com free tier + Zoho Books free tier + Sarvam AI API (~₹200–400) = approximately ₹2,200–2,400/month. Compare to 8–15 hours of CA time at ₹1,500–3,000/hour. ROI is immediate.

Does this work with Tally Prime?

Yes. Make.com exports a Tally-compatible XML or JSON that Tally Prime imports natively via TallyConnector. If you use Tally ERP 9, the same approach works. All data also writes to a Google Sheet as a universal backup your CA can access regardless of accounting software.

Stop Typing GST Invoices.Save 12 Hours Every Month.

Manual entry is costing you more than you think.

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