How to add opening stock in Vyapar

Opening stock is what you have on the shelf on the day you start using Vyapar. Entering it with the cost price makes stock reports, stock value and profit correct from day one.

Time needed	1 minute
Steps	5, each with a screenshot
Tested on	Vyapar Desktop for Mac, October 2026
Last updated	11 October 2026

Before you start

A count of each item's quantity on your start date, and its purchase price.

1Open the item's Stock tab

In Add Item (or edit an existing item), click the Stock tab.

2Enter quantity and price

Type the Opening Quantity and the cost At Price (usually the purchase price per unit).

3Set the as-of date

Set As Of Date to the day your count was taken, normally the day you start using Vyapar. Save the item.

4Batch-tracked items

For items with batch tracking, click Batch in the Opening Quantity box and enter quantity per batch with batch number and dates.

5Check stock and value

In Items, the item shows its Stock Quantity and Stock Value.

Good to know

Use one as-of date for all items.
Import opening stock for many items from Excel.
Correct mistakes later with Adjust Item.

Questions people ask

How do I add opening stock in Vyapar?

Open the item, go to the Stock tab, enter Opening Quantity, At Price and As Of Date, and save.

Can I import opening stock?

Yes. Map Opening Stock Quantity when importing items from Excel.

What price should I enter?

The purchase cost per unit, so stock value is correct.

Related guides

Screenshots are from a demo company in Vyapar Desktop for Mac, October 2026. Menus can move slightly between app versions. Guide by Billing Bazaar, a Vyapar partner.