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Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method where the seller doesn’t keep products in stock. Instead, when a customer places an order, the seller forwards the order and shipment details to a third party—typically a manufacturer, wholesaler, or supplier—who then ships the item directly to the customer on the seller’s behalf .

With Shopify, launching and managing a dropshipping business has become extremely straightforward:

• You can build a fully functional online store using Shopify’s intuitive tools and customizable themes youtube.com+15shopify.com+15autods.com+15.
• Easily add products to your store through Shopify-integrated dropshipping apps like DSers, Spocket, AutoDS, Printful, and more autods.com+2shopify.com+2shopify.com+2.
• Once customers order, Shopify automatically sends the order to your supplier, who then fulfills and ships the product directly shopify.com+15gelato.com+15shopify.com+15.

This means:

• You never hold inventory.
• You don’t handle packing or shipping.
• You focus on marketing, brand-building, and customer support.
• The startup costs are minimal—often as low as ₹1,000–₹5,000 investment

Benefits of Dropshipping

• Low startup cost – No need to invest in inventory upfront or rent warehouse space.
• Minimal operating expenses – You don’t have to manage packaging or shipping logistics.
• Flexible location – Run your business from anywhere with an internet connection.
• Wide product selection – List diverse products easily without needing to stock them.
• Reduced financial risk – Pay suppliers only after customers make a purchase.
• Easily scalable – As sales grow, suppliers handle fulfillment, freeing you to focus on marketing and strategy.