Dropshipping in India is a low-investment way to start an e-commerce business where you sell products without keeping them in stock. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started: --- 1. Choose a Niche Pick a category of products you want to sell (e.g., fashion, electronics accessories, home decor). Focus on: Products with good demand Moderate competition Decent profit margin Easy shipping --- 2. Find Reliable Suppliers You need suppliers who will ship directly to your customers. Options include: Indian suppliers: GlowRoad, Shop101, Baapstore, Indiamart vendors International suppliers: AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping, Spocket (with Indian shipping options) Check for: Product quality Shipping time Return/refund policy --- 3. Set Up an Online Store You need a platform to sell your products: E-commerce platforms: Shopify (with dropshipping apps), WooCommerce (WordPress), Wix Marketplaces: Amazon, Flipkart (via seller accounts) Social selling: Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, WhatsApp Business --- 4. Add Products Use your supplier’s product data (images, descriptions, pricing). Set your own selling price including profit margin, shipping, and taxes. --- 5. Promote Your Store Drive traffic using: Instagram & Facebook Ads Influencer marketing SEO and blogging Google Ads WhatsApp/Telegram groups --- 6. Handle Orders When a customer orders: 1. You get paid on your store. 2. You forward the order and payment to the supplier. 3. The supplier ships the product to the customer. --- 7. Manage Customer Support Even though you're not handling the product, you must deal with: Queries Complaints Refunds/returns (coordinate with your supplier) --- 8. Legal & Financial Setup Register your business (sole proprietorship or private limited) Get a GST number (mandatory for most platforms) Open a business bank account Use a payment gateway (e.g., Razorpay, Cashfree)