Launching your own online store in India has never been easier. With Shopify, you can build a professional, mobile-friendly e-commerce website—without writing a single line of code. Whether you’re selling clothing, electronics, handmade goods, or digital products, Shopify gives you the tools to start, manage, and grow your business.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you start your own Shopify store in India in 2025:
🧱 Step 1: Decide What You Want to Sell
Before diving into Shopify, identify:
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Your niche or category (e.g., fashion, wellness, electronics)
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Target audience and buyer persona
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Check demand using Google Trends, Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho
💡 Tip: Start with 5–10 best-selling or unique products before expanding.
🌐 Step 2: Sign Up for Shopify
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Visit www.shopify.in
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Click “Start Free Trial” (14-day trial available)
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Fill in your email, password, and store name
🛠️ Shopify will automatically generate a store with a default theme you can customize.
🎨 Step 3: Choose a Theme and Customize Your Store
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Go to Online Store > Themes
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Use free themes like Debut or Dawn, or explore paid ones from the Shopify Theme Store
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Customize colors, fonts, layout, homepage banners, and navigation
🖼️ Add a high-quality logo, sliders, and professional product images.
📦 Step 4: Add Products
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Go to Products > Add Product
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Add:
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Product Title
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Description
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Price & MRP
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SKU (optional)
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Inventory & stock levels
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Product photos (use white background)
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Variants (size, color, etc.)
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✅ Don’t forget to enable “Track Inventory” and choose shipping options.
💳 Step 5: Set Up Payments
In India, Shopify supports:
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Cashfree Payments
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Razorpay
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PayU
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CC Avenue
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Manual (COD)
To activate:
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Go to Settings > Payments
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Choose a payment provider and create an account
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Link your Indian bank account and PAN/GST (if applicable)
🚚 Step 6: Set Up Shipping & Delivery
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Go to Settings > Shipping and Delivery
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Add shipping zones (India, or international if needed)
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Define rates: Free shipping, flat rate, or weight-based
📦 For shipping in India, integrate Delhivery, Shiprocket, or Pickrr for order fulfillment.
📝 Step 7: Set Up Legal Pages
Add important pages like:
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Privacy Policy
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Refund & Return Policy
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Terms & Conditions
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Shipping Info
💡 Shopify provides templates under Settings > Legal.
🛒 Step 8: Test Your Store & Launch
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Preview your site
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Do a test order to verify checkout flow
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Set your domain (e.g., www.yourbrand.in)
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Buy it from Shopify or connect via GoDaddy, Hostinger, etc.
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Remove password protection under Preferences > Password Page
🎉 You’re live now!
📣 Step 9: Promote Your Shopify Store
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Use Facebook & Instagram Ads
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Create an Instagram Shop linked with Shopify
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Run Google Shopping Ads
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Focus on SEO and blog content
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Use WhatsApp for Business and email marketing
📊 Step 10: Track, Optimize & Scale
Use built-in Shopify Analytics to monitor:
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Sales
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Traffic sources
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Conversion rates
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Abandoned cart recovery
💼 Upgrade with apps like:
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Judge.me (reviews)
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Privy (popups/email)
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PageFly (custom pages)
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Loox (photo reviews)
✅ Final Tips
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Register for a GST number if selling taxable goods
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Keep product quality and customer service high
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Start small, but think scalable
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Join Shopify India Facebook communities for help