Practical strategies, marketing guides, and compliance walkthroughs to scale your store to ₹1 Lakh+ in monthly revenue.
What phone cases, chargers and earbuds really earn after shipping and COD returns, where Indian sellers source them, and how to raise order value so small parcels stay profitable.
A practical pricing method for saree sellers in India: from wholesale cost to a selling price that covers shipping, packaging, COD returns and GST, with worked examples at three price points.
Packaging, volumetric weight and pricing for Indian sellers shipping ceramics, pottery, glass and decor: the double-box method, packing videos, breakage buffers and courier choices.
Starting an online store in India has never been more accessible, yet the D2C landscape in 2026 demands strategic execution. Sourcing products, setting up checkouts, and configuring logistics require clear planning.
Choosing the right ecommerce software determines your store speed, operational costs, and checkout conversion rates. Let's evaluate how the leading options compare for Indian D2C brands.
Tax compliance is vital for scaling online businesses. Under current Indian regulations, online portals require a GSTIN. However, direct selling via subdomains offers flexible threshold limits.
If you built your store on Dukaan and you are now looking for an alternative, you are not alone. Many Indian sellers who started on app-only store builders have run into the same walls: an app-only storefront that does not feel like a real website, limited control over checkout, and pricing that climbs as soon as you want features that should be standard. This guide compares the genuine alternatives available to Indian sellers in 2026 — honestly, including where each one is weaker — so you can pick the right home for your business.
WhatsApp is where Indian commerce actually happens. Customers ask "price kya hai?", you send photos one by one, you confirm the order in chat, and you chase the payment over UPI. It works — until it does not scale. If you are spending hours every day copy-pasting prices, re-sending the same product photos, and losing track of which order is paid, this guide is for you. Here is how to go from selling in WhatsApp DMs to running a real store that still uses WhatsApp, but stops the chaos.
Dropshipping has emerged as one of the most popular business models in India for aspiring entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional e-commerce, dropshipping allows you to sell products directly to buyers without buying bulk inventory upfront or managing a warehouse.
Navigating tax compliance is one of the biggest challenges for ecommerce founders in India. Staying compliant prevents heavy fines and ensures smooth payment settlement.
Almost 70% of shoppers add items to their cart but leave before completing checkout. In e-commerce, this is known as cart abandonment.