Tight The Nut

Tight The Nut, operating under the legal entity Krebzinstar Private Limited, is a B2B garage-tech company founded in Pune, India, in 2016 by Azam Shaikh and Gaurav Sandhya. The company targets the unorganized automotive aftermarket, providing a SaaS-based workshop management solution for local and multi-brand garages, as well as spare parts retailers. The business model is centered on digitally enabling these small enterprises to enhance efficiency and profitability. Revenue is generated through tiered subscription plans for its software, which includes features like digital job card creation, inventory management, GST billing, and automated service reminders.

The company's core offering is the TTN Garage app, a mobile-first platform available on both Android and iOS devices. This application serves as an end-to-end garage management tool, allowing workshop owners to manage orders, create invoices and estimates, track business performance through in-app analytics, and manage customer relationships. Key features include the ability to send automated service reminders and payment links to customers via SMS and WhatsApp, support for multiple digital payment methods, and performance tracking for individual mechanics. The platform is available in over nine languages, catering to a diverse user base across India. A distinct service includes the delivery of genuine OEM spare parts, with a promise of 30-minute delivery within Pune.

Since its inception, Tight The Nut has expanded its services across 32 states and union territories in India and has begun penetrating the South East Asian market. The company has secured $407K in funding through multiple rounds from investors including Balmer Lawrie & Co., IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, and others. This financial backing supports its mission to address the $23 billion B2B commerce market for garages in India alone. The platform also provides aftermarket intelligence to 2-wheeler OEMs and ancillary companies, helping them increase the sales of genuine parts. By digitizing operations, from customer interaction to inventory control, Tight The Nut aims to streamline the entire workflow for previously unorganized workshops, making their business more transparent and scalable.

Keywords: garage management, automotive aftermarket, SaaS, workshop management, auto repair software, B2B, spare parts delivery, inventory management, CRM, fintech