Accept orders on WhatsApp, get paid via UPI, and manage your entire business from your phone. The simplest way for Indian small businesses to sell online.
Not all platforms are equal for Indian sellers. Here's an honest comparison.
| Method | Setup Time | Your Own Store? | Fees | WhatsApp Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSTORES — own store | 10 min | Yes | ₹399/mo, 0% txn | Built-in |
| Amazon/Flipkart | 1–2 weeks | No (marketplace) | 15–25% commission | Not allowed |
| Meesho (reseller) | 1 day | No | Margin-based, no price control | Restricted |
| Instagram Shop | 1–3 days | Partial | Free to list | Manual DM |
💡 Key insight: Marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart charge 15–25% commission on every sale. On a ₹500 product, that's ₹75–125 gone per order. With WSTORES, you pay a flat monthly fee and keep 100% of every sale.
Based on 2,100+ WSTORES stores, these categories consistently generate the most orders.
Kirana stores, organic vegetables, dairy delivery. Repeat customers, daily orders — highest volume category on WSTORES.
Sarees, ethnic wear, western clothing, kids fashion. High ticket size, strong WhatsApp demand for new arrivals.
Cakes, tiffins, pickles, snacks. Festival season demand is 5–10x normal. WhatsApp ordering is essential for custom orders.
Gold, silver, imitation jewellery. Video showcase + WhatsApp inquiry = high conversion. Bridal season is peak.
Organic food, natural skincare, herbal products. Health-conscious urban buyers are a fast-growing segment in India.
Online courses, templates, consultation services. Zero inventory, instant delivery, growing rapidly among Indian creators.
Sign up at wstores.in. Enter your business name and category. You're inside your store dashboard in 30 seconds — no credit card needed for the 7-day trial.
Upload product photos (even phone photos), set prices, and publish. Products with photos get 3x more WhatsApp inquiries than text-only listings. Add as many products as you want — no limit.
Copy your store URL (yourname.wstores.in) and share it in your WhatsApp family group, colony group, school parent group, and business contacts. This is how 70% of first WSTORES orders happen.
Customers tap "Order on WhatsApp" on any product. You receive a message with their order details. Confirm, pack, and arrange delivery — it's that simple.
Accept payment via UPI (PhonePe, GPay, Paytm) or cards through WSTORES' built-in Razorpay integration. Alternatively, collect cash on delivery or UPI before dispatch. You keep 100% of the payment.
WSTORES offers a 7-day full-featured free trial — no credit card required. During the trial, your store is live and you can receive real orders. After 7 days, plans start at ₹399/month. For a completely free option, Instagram and WhatsApp Business allow manual selling, but without a dedicated product catalogue, checkout, or order management system.
For small businesses and home sellers, WSTORES is the best fit for India — it's built for WhatsApp ordering, UPI payments, and the Indian buying behaviour of browsing on mobile and ordering on chat. For large-catalog sellers who want marketplace traffic, Amazon and Flipkart complement a WSTORES store.
You do not need a company registration to start selling online as an individual or sole proprietor. GST registration is required once your annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh. For small home businesses earning under this threshold, you can start selling immediately.
WSTORES integrates with Razorpay which supports all UPI apps — PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, BHIM, and more. Customers pay directly from your product page. Payments settle to your bank account within 2–3 business days. WSTORES charges 0% platform fees; standard Razorpay gateway fees apply.
Create your store in 10 minutes. Accept WhatsApp orders and UPI payments from day one. Zero transaction fees.
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