Proactiq OS is an AI-powered all-in-one business operating system built for Indian SMBs and enterprises. It combines 18 modules — CRM, HR, Payroll, Finance, GST, Projects, Helpdesk, Marketing, LMS, Procurement, Inventory, Documents, Workflow Automation, Contracts, Field Service, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, and an AI Command Brain — in a single platform. Pricing starts free and scales to ₹12,999/month for unlimited users.

Is Proactiq GST compliant?

Yes. Proactiq natively handles GST-compliant invoicing with automatic CGST/SGST/IGST splits, HSN/SAC code suggestions, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B preparation, ITC reconciliation, e-invoicing (IRN generation for businesses above ₹5 crore turnover), and e-way bill generation. No add-ons required.

Does Proactiq handle Indian payroll — PF, ESIC, and Professional Tax?

Yes. Proactiq's payroll module is built for Indian compliance. It automatically calculates Employee Provident Fund (PF at 12% of basic salary, capped at ₹15,000 wage ceiling), ESIC (for employees earning up to ₹21,000 gross — 0.75% employee and 3.25% employer contribution), state-specific Professional Tax (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana and others), and TDS under Section 192 with investment declarations. It exports ECR files for the EPFO portal and generates ESIC and PT challan data.

What is the pricing for Proactiq?

Proactiq offers four plans, all priced in INR with no per-user fees: Free (3 users, 1 module), Starter at ₹2,999/month (10 users, all 18 modules, AI Command Brain), Growth at ₹6,999/month (25 users, AI Autopilot with automations), and Business at ₹12,999/month (unlimited users, full AI autonomy, SSO). Annual plans are available at a 20% discount.

What is the best Zoho One alternative in India?

Proactiq OS is the leading Zoho One alternative for Indian businesses. Unlike Zoho One (which is priced in USD and charges per user), Proactiq is priced in INR with no per-user fees, includes a free plan, and offers modules specifically built for Indian compliance — including GST-native invoicing, Indian payroll (PF, ESIC, PT), and a GST AI Assistant. Proactiq starts at ₹2,999/month for all 18 modules.

What is the best Tally alternative for growing companies?

Proactiq OS is a modern cloud-based alternative to Tally for growing Indian businesses. Unlike Tally, Proactiq combines accounting and GST filing with CRM, HR, payroll, projects, and helpdesk in one platform. It offers real-time collaborative access for multiple team members, AI-generated financial insights, and automated GST return preparation — features Tally does not offer natively.

Multi-Branch Business Management Software India — Controlling Operations Across Locations — Proactiq Blog

Running multiple branches in India means multiple GSTINs, separate compliance calendars, staff at different locations, and the constant challenge of seeing one unified business picture. Here's how to manage it.

The unique complexity of multi-branch businesses in India

A business with branches in three states isn't three times more complex to manage — it's closer to ten times more complex. Each state brings its own Professional Tax rules, different shop and establishment registration requirements, state-specific holidays, and potentially different business hours regulations. If the branches have separate GSTINs, you have separate GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings for each.

Managing this across multiple people in multiple locations without integrated software is a coordination nightmare.

The GSTIN question — when to have multiple GSTINs

A business with operations in multiple states can either:

Option 1 — Single GSTIN in one state: If you primarily operate from one state and have small operations in other states, you may be able to manage with a single GSTIN by using your head office's registration for interstate supplies. However, if you have staff and fixed business presence in another state, GST requires registration in that state.

Option 2 — Multiple GSTINs, one per state: Each state where you have a fixed place of business requires GST registration in that state. Supplies between states (inter-branch stock transfers) are treated as supply and require an invoice with IGST, even though no actual sale is happening.

Your multi-branch software must handle: separate accounting per GSTIN, inter-branch stock transfer invoicing with IGST, consolidated P&L across all GSTINs, and individual GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B preparation per GSTIN.

Financial consolidation across branches

Every branch generates revenue and incurs expenses. At the management level, you need to see:

Consolidated revenue across all branches

Branch-wise P&L comparison (which branch is most profitable?)

Consolidated GST liability across all GSTINs

Inter-company reconciliation (if branches trade with each other)

Without software, this consolidation is a two to three day Excel exercise at month-end. With integrated multi-branch software, it's a one-click consolidated report.

HR across multiple locations

Staff at different branches often have different leave policies (different state-specific holidays), different PT rates, and different work schedules. The payroll system must:

Apply the correct state-specific Professional Tax slab for each employee based on their work location

Maintain separate holiday calendars per state

Handle inter-branch transfers (moving an employee from one state to another mid-year, with salary and compliance implications)

Provide branch managers with visibility of their own team's attendance and leave without seeing other branches' HR data

Inventory and stock across branches

For businesses with physical goods:

Each branch maintains its own stock

Stock transfers between branches must be documented with a transfer order and a GST invoice (with IGST if crossing state lines)

Central management needs visibility of combined inventory to optimize procurement

Slow-moving stock in one branch might be in demand in another

Your inventory system must support location-level stock tracking with drill-down from consolidated view to individual branch.

Centralized vs. decentralized control

The common structure for Indian multi-branch businesses:

Centralized: Head office controls procurement, hiring, and financial approvals. Branch managers have operational freedom but not financial authority. All accounting is centralized. Branches report numbers to HO.

Decentralized: Each branch operates more autonomously, with branch P&L accountability. Branch managers have higher approval limits. Consolidation happens monthly at corporate level.

Most businesses start centralized and decentralize as they grow and branch managers develop capability. Your software should support both models and allow you to configure approval hierarchies per branch.

If you're looking for multi-branch business management software built for Indian compliance, Proactiq includes this as part of its all-in-one platform. [Try it free](https://proactiq.com/signup) — no card needed.

Multi-Branch Business Management Software India — Controlling Operations Across Locations