E-commerce Website Development in India: Platforms, Features & Costs

An e-commerce website gives you control over your brand, margins and customer data. Here\'s how to build one that works for the Indian market.

Choosing a platform

• Shopify: fast to launch, hosted, great app ecosystem
• WooCommerce: flexible, WordPress-based, lower running cost
• Custom build: full control for unique or high-scale needs

Must-have features for India

• UPI, cards, netbanking, wallets and COD
• GST-compliant invoicing
• Pincode-based shipping and delivery estimates
• Mobile-first, fast-loading design
• Reviews, wishlists and easy returns

Payments and logistics

Integrate a gateway (Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU) and a shipping aggregator for pan-India delivery, tracking and returns. Plan for RTO on COD.

What it costs

Cost depends on platform, design and features — from affordable templated stores to fully custom builds. Factor in ongoing hosting, apps and maintenance.

Beyond launch

A store needs traffic. Pair it with SEO, ads and marketplace presence to actually sell.

Statura builds e-commerce stores with payments, GST and logistics integrated for India.