Shipping plays a crucial role in customer satisfaction, logistics efficiency, and overall store performance. For Indian WooCommerce stores, configuring the right shipping methods ensures faster delivery, reduced RTO rates, and improved checkout experience.
Here is the most updated WooCommerce India shipping setup guide for 2025.
Step 1: Enable Shipping Zones
Go to:
WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping
Add “India” as your main zone.
You may also set up individual zones like:
South India
North India
Metro Cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata)
Step 2: Choose Shipping Methods
WooCommerce supports:
✔ Flat Rate Shipping
Best for fixed-charge deliveries.
✔ Free Shipping
Useful for:
Minimum order value
Promotional campaigns
✔ Local Pickup
For local businesses and hyperlocal deliveries.
Step 3: Integrate Indian Shipping Providers
Use supported plugins for:
1. Shiprocket
Wide courier partner network
NDR management
COD support
2. Delhivery
Pan-India coverage
API shipment tracking
3. Blue Dart
High-quality premium courier service
4. DTDC
Suitable for SMBs
Step 4: Configure Weight-Based Rates
For accurate charges:
Enable weight-based pricing
Organize product weights
Assign zones for metro vs non-metro
Step 5: Add Delivery Estimates
Customers trust stores more when they see:
“Delivery in 3–5 days”
“Same-day dispatch”
Plugins like AST (Advanced Shipment Tracking) help automate this.
Setting up shipping correctly for India in WooCommerce helps you improve delivery accuracy, delight customers, and build a reliable eCommerce system in 2025.