First-time D2C founders
A clean Shopify launch with payments, shipping and GST settings done right from day one.
Shopify in Pune
Shopify store development for Pune brands
Pune has about 3,600 live Shopify stores and was India's top emerging D2C hub outside the big metros in Inc42's 2026 D2C report, with about $554 million raised across 32 deals. Apparel accounts for 37% of stores, followed by home (11%) and beauty (9%). Skyloom Studios helps Pune founders launch on Shopify, redesign for growth and move from WooCommerce without losing traffic.
3,589
live Shopify stores in Pune
Food and FMCG brands
Bundles, subscriptions and pincode delivery rules for food, snacks and FMCG products.
Apparel and activewear
Size guides, fit notes and fast collection filters that help shoppers choose and cut returns.
WooCommerce to Shopify
SEO-safe migrations from WooCommerce or custom sites, with redirects and data moved over.
Store counts and category shares: Store Leads, September 2026. D2C funding: Inc42 D2C report, May 2026.
Playbook
Playbook: a first-time Pune D2C founder on Shopify
Pune's D2C scene is growing fast, with many first-time founders in food, apparel and personal care, and plenty of brands still running on WooCommerce. Here is how we take a Pune brand from idea to its first orders.
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Start lean
A premium theme customized to your brand and launched in weeks, so you can test demand before paying for a custom build.
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Get India basics right
GST settings, invoices, UPI and card payments, COD rules and shipping rates, configured correctly from day one.
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Food and FMCG essentials
Bundles, subscriptions, pincode serviceability, shelf life and FSSAI licence details on product pages.
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Grow into a custom store
When sales take off, we add custom sections and CRO work without rebuilding from scratch.
Local setup
Running a Shopify store from Pune
Moving from WooCommerce
We migrate products, customers, orders and reviews, and redirect old URLs so Google rankings carry over.
Marathi and English
A Marathi version of key pages where it helps you reach local customers.
Local delivery
Faster delivery zones for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad pincodes, with courier shipping for the rest of India.
Areas we serve around Pune
We work with brands across Pune, including Baner, Kharadi, Hinjewadi and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and across Maharashtra. Mumbai brands can see our Shopify agency in Mumbai page.
Services
Why
What working with us feels like.
Cost and process
Shopify website cost in Pune
Pricing is the same wherever you are based. Many Pune founders start with a launch store, and brands moving from WooCommerce add a migration to the scope. Most stores go live in 3–6 weeks once content is ready.
From ₹50,000
Launch store
A premium Shopify theme customized to your brand, with payments, shipping, taxes and core pages set up.
From ₹1.5 lakh
Custom brand store
Custom design and sections, conversion-focused product pages and SEO foundations built in.
Quoted on scope
Migration or Shopify Plus
Moves from WooCommerce or other platforms, Plus upgrades, checkout work and integrations.
How we build your store
- 01
Discovery
We learn your products, customers and goals, and agree scope, timeline and milestones.
- 02
Design
We design the store around how your customers shop, starting with mobile.
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Build
We build on Shopify, set up payments, shipping and apps, and test on every device.
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Launch and grow
We launch, set up tracking and keep improving the store based on real data.
Projects
Testimonials
FAQs
Shopify questions Pune founders ask
How much does a Shopify website cost in Pune?
Launch stores on a premium Shopify theme start from ₹50,000, and custom-designed stores start from about ₹1.5 lakh. WooCommerce migrations are quoted on catalog size and data. Shopify plan and app fees are separate.
Should I move my WooCommerce store to Shopify?
If plugin updates, hosting issues or slow pages keep costing you time and sales, Shopify is usually the better choice. We migrate products, customers and orders, and set up redirects so your Google rankings are protected.
What do I need ready to launch a Shopify store?
Product photos, descriptions, prices, your GST details and shipping plan. We help you organize the rest and set up payments, taxes and shipping correctly.
How long does it take?
Most stores launch in 3–6 weeks once content is ready. Migrations take a little longer depending on data.
Do you work with Pune brands remotely?
Yes. We work with brands across India, including Pune, over video calls and WhatsApp, with one project lead from kickoff to launch.
What does a food brand need on its Shopify store in India?
Your FSSAI licence number, ingredients, allergens, shelf life, storage instructions and delivery serviceability. We build these into product pages and the footer so customers see them before ordering.
Can we start small and upgrade later?
Yes. Many founders start with a launch store on a premium theme and move to custom sections and CRO once sales grow, without rebuilding the store.
Do you work with Pune apparel and activewear brands?
Yes. We build size guides, fit notes, fast filters and collection launches for apparel and activewear brands.
How much does it cost to move from WooCommerce to Shopify?
It depends on catalog size, custom features and the data you want to keep. We quote migrations upfront after reviewing your current store.
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