Starting an online store in India has never been easier. With no-code platforms like StoreMaker, you can launch your own ecommerce website in just 10 seconds — no coding, no technical skills, no big investment required.
In this guide, we'll walk you through every step to create your online store in India and start getting orders today.
Why Create an Online Store in India?
India has over 650 million smartphone users and the ecommerce market is growing at 27% every year. Customers in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities are shopping online daily. If your business is only on WhatsApp or Instagram, you are missing hundreds of potential orders every month.
An online store gives you a professional presence, automated order management, and 24/7 sales — even while you sleep.
What You Need Before You Start
- ✅ A smartphone or laptop
- ✅ Product photos (phone camera is fine)
- ✅ Your UPI ID for receiving payments
- ✅ 10 minutes of your time
Step 1: Choose Your Product
Select products that have demand in your local market. The best-selling categories for Indian online stores are:
- 👗 Sarees, kurtis, and ethnic wear
- 🍱 Tiffin services and homemade food
- 🧁 Baked goods and sweets
- 🧴 Handmade soaps and beauty products
- 🪡 Handmade crafts and jewellery
- 📦 Reselling — clothes, electronics, household items
Start with 5–10 products. You can always add more later. Focus on what you already make or source easily.
Step 2: Create Your Store
Go to storemaker.in and click Create Your Free Online Store. Enter your store name, email address, and password. Select the free 7-day trial — no credit card needed.
Your store is instantly live at yourstore.storemaker.in. The entire process takes under 10 seconds. You get a live ecommerce website and a full admin dashboard immediately.
Step 3: Set Up Your Store Profile
In your admin dashboard, go to Settings and add your store details:
- Store logo or photo
- Store description — what you sell and where you deliver
- Your city and delivery areas
- WhatsApp number for customer queries
- Google Maps location to build local trust
Step 4: Add Products
Click Products → Add New and fill in the following for each product:
- Product name — be specific. Not just 'Saree' but 'Kanjivaram Silk Saree — Red with Gold Border'
- Product photo — take photos in natural light with a clean background
- Price — your selling price in rupees
- Description — size, material, color, delivery time, care instructions
- Category — helps customers browse faster
The more detail you add, the more trust customers have before ordering. Good product descriptions reduce 'what is the price' messages on WhatsApp by 80%.
Step 5: Enable Payments
StoreMaker supports two payment methods that Indian customers love most:
- 💳 UPI QR Code — customers pay instantly via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or any UPI app
- 📦 Cash on Delivery (COD) — popular in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities where customers prefer paying on delivery
Go to Settings → Payments and enter your UPI ID. StoreMaker generates your QR code automatically. No payment gateway setup. No extra fees per transaction.
Step 6: Share Your Store and Get Orders
Your store is live — now share it everywhere your customers are:
- 📱 Post your store link on WhatsApp status daily
- 📸 Add your store URL to your Instagram bio
- 👥 Share in local WhatsApp groups — housing societies, business groups, school parent groups
- 📘 Post in Facebook local buy-sell groups
Most StoreMaker sellers receive their first order within 24–48 hours of sharing their store link.
Step 7: Manage Orders from Mobile
When a customer places an order, you see it instantly in your admin dashboard. View the customer name, phone number, products ordered, delivery address, and payment status — all from your mobile. Mark orders as confirmed, packed, and delivered in one tap.
Real Example: Priya's Saree Store in Madurai
Priya was running her saree business entirely through WhatsApp. She spent hours every day sending product photos, answering price questions, and tracking orders in a notebook. She created her StoreMaker store in 10 seconds, listed 20 sarees with photos and prices, and shared the link on her WhatsApp status.
Within one week, customers were browsing and ordering on their own. Her WhatsApp messages dropped by 70% and her weekly orders doubled. Today she manages everything from her phone in under 30 minutes a day.
How Much Does It Cost?
| Plan | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | ₹0 for 7 days | Testing the platform |
| Starter | ₹222/month | Home sellers, small shops |
| Growth | ₹499/month | Growing businesses |
At ₹222/month, that is less than ₹7 per day — cheaper than your morning chai and tiffin combined.
Create Your Online Store in India Today
You have everything you need to get started. No coding. No technical knowledge. No big budget. Just 10 seconds and your store is live.