India's online retail market crossed ₹6 lakh crore in 2024 and is accelerating. Yet most Indian businesses — from garment exporters in Ludhiana to agri-input dealers in Haryana — still have no channel to capture that demand directly. BuntyTech builds production-ready ecommerce stores engineered specifically for the Indian market: Razorpay and UPI checkout, GST-compliant invoicing, Shiprocket logistics integration, and admin panels you can run yourself without a developer on call. Starting from ₹15,000.
Building an ecommerce store for an Indian business isn't the same as spinning up a generic template and plugging in a product catalog. Indian customers pay differently — UPI dominates, Cash on Delivery still accounts for a significant share of rural and semi-urban orders, and net banking via specific Indian banks is a real requirement. Indian logistics work differently too — Shiprocket, Delhivery, DTDC and Ekart have their own APIs, zone-based pricing and tracking systems that need to be wired up correctly.
Then there's GST. Every B2C invoice needs to display the correct GSTIN, tax breakdown and HSN code, and every B2B order needs a proper tax invoice that the buyer can claim input credit on. A payment gateway that doesn't fire the right webhook on partial refunds, or an invoice system that doesn't generate a valid GST document, creates real compliance headaches for your accounting team.
BuntyTech handles all of this as standard — not as add-ons. Every store I build includes Razorpay or Cashfree payment gateway with full UPI, card, net banking and EMI support; GST-compliant auto-invoicing that fires on order confirmation; Shiprocket or direct courier API integration for weight-based shipping rate calculation; and a WhatsApp order alert system so you know the moment a sale comes in even when you're away from your desk.
The right platform depends on your budget, product catalog size, technical comfort level and long-term growth plans. Here's an honest breakdown.
Best for: Small to mid-size businesses wanting full ownership with no monthly platform fee. Ideal if you already have a WordPress site or want content marketing alongside your store.
Strengths: Zero mandatory recurring fees, unlimited plugin ecosystem, complete ownership of code and data, excellent Indian payment gateway plugins, strong SEO capabilities with Yoast or RankMath.
Watch out for: Needs proper hosting (at least a VPS for stores with 500+ products) and periodic plugin updates to stay secure.
Starting at ₹18,000
Best for: Businesses wanting fast launch, zero server management, and built-in reliability at scale. Popular with D2C fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands selling across India.
Strengths: Hosted infrastructure (no server headaches), excellent mobile checkout, strong app ecosystem, built-in abandoned cart recovery and reliable uptime during sale events.
Watch out for: Monthly platform fee (₹1,500–₹7,000/mo depending on plan), transaction fee on third-party gateways, and less flexibility for complex custom workflows.
Starting at ₹15,000 setup
Best for: Businesses with workflows that no off-the-shelf platform handles well — multi-vendor marketplaces, complex B2B pricing tiers, subscription-based ecommerce, or integration with existing ERP/inventory systems.
Strengths: Built exactly to your specification, no platform limitations, full control over performance optimization and no per-sale fees to any platform.
Watch out for: Higher initial development cost and longer timeline. You own everything, which means you're also responsible for maintaining it.
Starting at ₹50,000
Size-variant product pages, look-book galleries, return management flows and size-guide integration. Built for Ludhiana hosiery brands, Surat fabric wholesalers and boutique clothing labels.
Seed, fertilizer and pesticide stores with seasonal catalog management, dealer login for bulk pricing and integration with Kisan call center workflows. Built for Haryana and Punjab agri-input dealers.
High-resolution zoom product galleries, making-charge and metal-weight pricing calculators, hallmarking certificates attached to products and instalment payment support.
Perishable inventory management with expiry tracking, hyperlocal delivery zone setup, same-day delivery slot booking and WhatsApp order confirmation flows.
Dealer/distributor login, tiered pricing by account type, credit-limit management, bulk order with approval workflow and GST invoice generation for B2B input tax credit.
Prescription-required product gating, age-verification flows, batch-number and expiry tracking for regulatory compliance and pharmacist-reviewed order dispatch.
| Package | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Shopify Store Setup (up to 50 products) | ₹15,000 |
| WooCommerce Store (up to 100 products) | ₹18,000 |
| WooCommerce Advanced (unlimited products) | ₹30,000 |
| Multi-Vendor Marketplace | ₹65,000 |
| Custom PHP Ecommerce Platform | ₹50,000+ |
| Ecommerce Website + Mobile App Bundle | ₹70,000 |
| Monthly Maintenance & Updates | ₹2,500/mo |
All packages include payment gateway integration, GST invoicing setup and 3 months free support. Hosting and domain are separate (typically ₹3,000–₹8,000/year depending on store size).
Most Indian ecommerce developers hand over a store that looks fine in a demo but struggles in production — slow load times on 4G, payment gateway errors during high-traffic sale events, SEO-invisible product pages because the meta structure is wrong, or a checkout flow that silently fails for customers on older Android browsers.
I approach ecommerce builds differently. Every store goes through real-device performance testing on budget phones (Redmi Note series, Realme C series) before go-live, because that's what your actual customers use. Page load time targets are under 3 seconds on a standard 4G connection. Images are served in WebP format with lazy-loading enabled throughout.
For SEO, product pages are built with proper schema.org Product markup (price, availability, reviews) so Google can display rich snippets in search results. Category pages have crawl-efficient pagination. Site architecture follows a logical hierarchy that passes PageRank to your most important product categories.
Payment gateway integration is tested exhaustively — successful payment, failed payment, network timeout, bank-declined, partial refund, and full refund scenarios are all tested and verified before go-live. Webhook handlers are built to be idempotent so double-firing doesn't create duplicate orders.
Inventory management is wired to prevent overselling — particularly important during sale events when multiple customers may simultaneously reach checkout for the same last-in-stock item. Order management includes automated email and SMS notifications at each stage (confirmed → packed → dispatched → delivered) using your preferred notification provider.
For businesses needing it, I also build a customer retention layer — abandoned cart email sequences, post-purchase review request emails, and reorder reminder campaigns — using Klaviyo, Mailchimp or custom SMTP depending on your budget and volume.
Generic stores fail because they ignore industry-specific workflows. We build tailored solutions for India's most competitive niches.
Designed for Ludhiana and Surat's textile hubs. Features include advanced size-color-fabric variants, high-res zoom galleries, and automated return/exchange management. Integrated with Razorpay for instant refunds and Shiprocket for COD verification. Includes GST HSN tagging for apparel (5% vs 12% tiers) and "Shop the Look" features to increase AOV. Perfect for D2C brands scaling from Instagram to a dedicated storefront.
Serving Punjab and Haryana's agri-sector. These stores handle bulk weight-based shipping, seasonal inventory availability, and international payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal for global exports. Includes dealer-specific login areas with tiered pricing for bulk procurement. GST logic handles tax-exempt seeds vs. taxable agri-inputs. We build in regional language support to reach farmers and dealers across rural India effectively.
Hyperlocal delivery solutions for urban centers. Features include delivery time-slot booking, minimum order value thresholds by pincode, and perishable inventory expiry tracking. Integrated with WhatsApp for real-time order status updates and hyperlocal couriers like Dunzo or Borzo. Includes GST-compliant invoicing for processed foods vs. fresh produce and robust "Reorder in 1-Click" functionality for repeat customers.
Compliance-first stores for pharmacies and wellness brands. Includes prescription upload requirements before checkout, age-verification gates, and batch-number tracking for regulatory audits. Integration with PayU or Cashfree for secure medical transactions. GST logic handles different slabs for life-saving drugs vs. general wellness products. Mobile-first design ensures easy ordering for elderly users or emergency medicine needs.
Built for India's artisans and modern lifestyle brands. Focuses on storytelling with immersive UI and blog integration. Features include international shipping calculators, multi-currency support, and artisanal "Made-to-Order" lead time displays. Payment gateway setup includes EMI options for high-ticket art pieces. GST handling for B2B wholesale inquiries vs. B2C retail sales, with automated shipping label generation for fragile item handling.
Digitizing traditional trade. Features include "Request a Quote" workflows, Pro-Forma invoice generation, and credit-limit management for long-term distributors. Built-in GST portal for B2B input tax credit (ITC) verification. Supports bulk-buy discounts (Volume Tiered Pricing) and integration with Tally or ERP systems. Payment options include NEFT/RTGS detail displays alongside standard UPI and Net Banking for large transaction values.
We don't just "install" a store; we engineer a business tool. Every build includes a pre-configured stack optimized for the Indian market's unique challenges.
| Feature | WooCommerce | Shopify | Custom PHP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | 100% Yours | Platform Owned | 100% Yours |
| Monthly Fees | ₹0 (Hosting only) | ₹1,999+ / mo | ₹0 (Hosting only) |
| Customization | High | Medium | Unlimited |
| Maintenance | User Managed | Platform Managed | Dev Managed |
| Best For | SMEs & Content | D2C Brands | Complex Workflows |
We follow a structured 4-6 week timeline to take you from a product idea to a profitable online store.
We define your target audience, product catalog structure, and shipping zones. We analyze your competitors in the Indian market to identify USP opportunities. Timeline: 72 hours.
Creating mobile-first wireframes focused on high conversion. We design the checkout flow to be as frictionless as possible for Indian users on 4G networks. Timeline: 7 days.
Core setup of WooCommerce, Shopify, or Custom PHP. We build out product categories, attribute filters, and the database architecture. Timeline: 10 days.
Wiring up Razorpay/PayU, Shiprocket, and WhatsApp APIs. We configure the GST engine and automated invoice templates. Timeline: 5 days.
Importing your product data, optimizing images for WebP performance, and writing SEO-friendly meta titles/descriptions. Timeline: 5 days.
Rigorous testing of the payment gateway, order emails, and mobile responsiveness across multiple Android and iOS devices. Timeline: 3 days.
Site submission to Google Search Console and a 2-hour training session for your staff on managing orders and inventory. Timeline: Ongoing.
Investing in a store is about ROI. A BuntyTech store typically pays for itself within 3-6 months by reducing marketplace commissions (Amazon/Flipkart) and automating manual order taking.
| Recurring Cost Type | Typical Monthly Estimate |
|---|---|
| Cloud Hosting (VPS) | ₹800 - ₹2,500 |
| Payment Gateway Fees | 1.9% - 2% per sale |
| Maintenance & Security | ₹2,500 (Optional) |
| WhatsApp API (Twilio/WATI) | ₹500 - ₹2,000 (Based on usage) |
Selling on Amazon costs you 15-25% in commissions. On your own store, your only cost is the ~2% gateway fee. For a business doing ₹5 Lakhs/month, that's a saving of ₹75,000 every single month.
Total Cost of Ownership: Our stores are built to be lean. We prioritize open-source tools or one-time payment plugins to ensure your monthly overhead stays below ₹3,000 for a standard mid-sized store.
Generic stores fail because they ignore industry-specific workflows. We build tailored solutions for India's most competitive niches.
Designed for Ludhiana and Surat's textile hubs. Features include advanced size-color-fabric variants, high-res zoom galleries, and automated return/exchange management. Integrated with Razorpay for instant refunds and Shiprocket for COD verification. Includes GST HSN tagging for apparel (5% vs 12% tiers) and "Shop the Look" features to increase AOV. Perfect for D2C brands scaling from Instagram to a dedicated storefront.
Serving Punjab and Haryana's agri-sector. These stores handle bulk weight-based shipping, seasonal inventory availability, and international payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal for global exports. Includes dealer-specific login areas with tiered pricing for bulk procurement. GST logic handles tax-exempt seeds vs. taxable agri-inputs. We build in regional language support to reach farmers and dealers across rural India effectively.
Hyperlocal delivery solutions for urban centers. Features include delivery time-slot booking, minimum order value thresholds by pincode, and perishable inventory expiry tracking. Integrated with WhatsApp for real-time order status updates and hyperlocal couriers like Dunzo or Borzo. Includes GST-compliant invoicing for processed foods vs. fresh produce and robust "Reorder in 1-Click" functionality for repeat customers.
Compliance-first stores for pharmacies and wellness brands. Includes prescription upload requirements before checkout, age-verification gates, and batch-number tracking for regulatory audits. Integration with PayU or Cashfree for secure medical transactions. GST logic handles different slabs for life-saving drugs vs. general wellness products. Mobile-first design ensures easy ordering for elderly users or emergency medicine needs.
Built for India's artisans and modern lifestyle brands. Focuses on storytelling with immersive UI and blog integration. Features include international shipping calculators, multi-currency support, and artisanal "Made-to-Order" lead time displays. Payment gateway setup includes EMI options for high-ticket art pieces. GST handling for B2B wholesale inquiries vs. B2C retail sales, with automated shipping label generation for fragile item handling.
Digitizing traditional trade. Features include "Request a Quote" workflows, Pro-Forma invoice generation, and credit-limit management for long-term distributors. Built-in GST portal for B2B input tax credit (ITC) verification. Supports bulk-buy discounts (Volume Tiered Pricing) and integration with Tally or ERP systems. Payment options include NEFT/RTGS detail displays alongside standard UPI and Net Banking for large transaction values.
We don't just "install" a store; we engineer a business tool. Every build includes a pre-configured stack optimized for the Indian market's unique challenges.
| Feature | WooCommerce | Shopify | Custom PHP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | 100% Yours | Platform Owned | 100% Yours |
| Monthly Fees | ₹0 (Hosting only) | ₹1,999+ / mo | ₹0 (Hosting only) |
| Customization | High | Medium | Unlimited |
| Maintenance | User Managed | Platform Managed | Dev Managed |
| Best For | SMEs & Content | D2C Brands | Complex Workflows |
We follow a structured 4-6 week timeline to take you from a product idea to a profitable online store.
We define your target audience, product catalog structure, and shipping zones. We analyze your competitors in the Indian market to identify USP opportunities. Timeline: 72 hours.
Creating mobile-first wireframes focused on high conversion. We design the checkout flow to be as frictionless as possible for Indian users on 4G networks. Timeline: 7 days.
Core setup of WooCommerce, Shopify, or Custom PHP. We build out product categories, attribute filters, and the database architecture. Timeline: 10 days.
Wiring up Razorpay/PayU, Shiprocket, and WhatsApp APIs. We configure the GST engine and automated invoice templates. Timeline: 5 days.
Importing your product data, optimizing images for WebP performance, and writing SEO-friendly meta titles/descriptions. Timeline: 5 days.
Rigorous testing of the payment gateway, order emails, and mobile responsiveness across multiple Android and iOS devices. Timeline: 3 days.
Site submission to Google Search Console and a 2-hour training session for your staff on managing orders and inventory. Timeline: Ongoing.
Investing in a store is about ROI. A BuntyTech store typically pays for itself within 3-6 months by reducing marketplace commissions (Amazon/Flipkart) and automating manual order taking.
| Recurring Cost Type | Typical Monthly Estimate |
|---|---|
| Cloud Hosting (VPS) | ₹800 - ₹2,500 |
| Payment Gateway Fees | 1.9% - 2% per sale |
| Maintenance & Security | ₹2,500 (Optional) |
| WhatsApp API (Twilio/WATI) | ₹500 - ₹2,000 (Based on usage) |
Selling on Amazon costs you 15-25% in commissions. On your own store, your only cost is the ~2% gateway fee. For a business doing ₹5 Lakhs/month, that's a saving of ₹75,000 every single month.
Total Cost of Ownership: Our stores are built to be lean. We prioritize open-source tools or one-time payment plugins to ensure your monthly overhead stays below ₹3,000 for a standard mid-sized store.
Send me your product category and rough order volume — I'll recommend the right platform and package, and give you a detailed quote with no obligation and no generic templates.