A good Indian online store is less about fancy design and more about three things: fast pages on mobile data, payments that just work, and delivery you can actually fulfil.
Pick the platform
- Shopify: quick to launch, monthly fees, good for small catalogues.
- WooCommerce: flexible, needs reliable hosting and updates.
- Custom build: best when you need special pricing, B2B ordering or your own app later.
Payments
Offer UPI first. Add cards, netbanking and cash on delivery. Razorpay, Cashfree and PhonePe gateways all work well for Indian stores.
Shipping
Aggregators like Shiprocket compare courier rates and print labels. Show delivery time by PIN code so buyers know what to expect.
GST and legal pages
Most sellers shipping across states need GST registration. Add clear refund, shipping, privacy and terms pages; payment gateways ask for them.
What it costs
A focused store usually lands between ₹40,000 and ₹2,00,000 depending on catalogue size and features. Custom platforms cost more. See our website cost guide and selling across India.
