D2C

The resources brand builders actually use.

Every guide, video, podcast, report and tool behind 482 answered questions on building a direct-to-consumer brand, in one place, each with a note on why it is here.

What founders use most, ranked by how many answers lean on it.

  1. A free, fill-in-the-blanks brief format you can strip down to the essentials a factory actually needs: dimensions, materials,... asana.com Template Product Brief Template Asana
  2. The official FAQ on the portal where you'll actually file, worth reading before you start the application so you're not... FoSCoS (foscos.fssai.gov.in) Tool FAQs on Licensing/Registration, FoSCoS FSSAI
  3. The regulator's home site, the place to check current notifications, license categories and fee schedules rather than relying... fssai.gov.in Tool FSSAI, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI
  4. The regulator's own cosmetics page, the authoritative source to confirm current rules before you commit to a formulation or... cdsco.gov.in Tool Cosmetics, CDSCO Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
  5. The official CRS portal itself, the place to check if your specific electronic product SKU is on the mandatory list before you... crsbis.in Tool Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
  6. BIS's own explanation of the Scheme II registration route, useful to cross-check against a consultant's summary since the exact... bis.gov.in Tool BIS CRS (Scheme II) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
  7. The government's own page on the Act itself, the source to cite or check against when a labeling rule is disputed or a... consumeraffairs.gov.in Tool The Legal Metrology Act Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India
  8. Copyhackers built its name on conversion copywriting for exactly this problem - pages that describe versus pages that sell -... copyhackers.com Course Copywriting Courses - Emails, Ads and Pages That Convert Copyhackers
  9. A free, fill-in-the-blanks worksheet for founders who freeze up staring at a blank description field - a fast scaffold to get... madeurban.com Template Free Product Description Template & Sample Made Urban
  10. An AI size-recommendation widget built specifically for apparel/footwear Shopify stores - the practical next step once a static... measmerize.com Tool Shopify Size Advisor & Fit Finder App for Fashion Stores Measmerize
  11. The official government reference for BIS-regulated product recalls, the primary source for founders whose products fall under... BIS Tool Public Alert for Product Recall on Account of Non-Conformity of Product Bureau of Indian Standards
  12. A free, structured video course that takes you from 'what is SEO' through keyword research, on-page and link building in a few... ahrefs.com Course SEO Course for Beginners Sam Oh / Ahrefs Academy
  13. A quick sanity-check tool for whether your courier or aggregator is billing you correctly, useful the first time you spot an... edesy.in Template Shipping Rate Calculator India 2026, Delhivery & Courier Charges edesy.in
  14. A recruitment agency built specifically around DTC marketing roles (media buyers, retention leads, creative) - a real option... constanthire.com Tool Marketing Recruitment for DTC Brands: Media Buyers, Retention, Creative Constant Hire
  15. A live D2C-specific job board and company directory for India - useful both to post roles and to see which peer brands are... wellfound.com Tool Best D2C Companies to Work for in India 2026 Wellfound
  16. A global recruitment firm's India-specific D2C job listings, giving a real-market sense of current roles, seniority levels and... michaelpage.co.in Tool D2C Jobs in India Michael Page
  17. A free, structured template covering speed, conversion and theme/app analysis in one place - turns 'audit your apps' from a... ajstehlingco.com Template Shopify Performance Audit Template (Free Download) AJ Stehling & Co.
  18. The budget-friendly, India-headquartered starting point for founders who don't yet need Unicommerce's marketplace depth but do... zoho.com Tool Zoho Inventory - Ecommerce Inventory Management Zoho
  19. An India-headquartered loyalty option worth a look specifically if you're already Zoho-native, since it ties loyalty data into... zoho.com Tool Zoho Thrive - Customer Loyalty Program Software Zoho
  20. Built specifically around a shared WhatsApp inbox for Indian D2C support teams, which is what a lot of founders actually need... delightchat.io Tool DelightChat - Omnichannel Customer Support & WhatsApp Marketing DelightChat
  21. A friendlier front-end over the same government data, useful if the official portal's interface trips you up, good for a quick... IndiaFilings Tool Online Trademark Search India | Check Brand Name Availability IndiaFilings
  22. A cloud-hosted WMS built for high-volume omnichannel fulfillment with unique-piece barcoding, relevant if you're evaluating... Increff Tool Increff WMS, Warehouse Management System Solution Increff
  23. A free way to sanity check any GSTIN, your own once issued, or a supplier's before you extend credit, without waiting on a CA. ClearTax Tool GST Number Search Tool - GSTIN Verification Online ClearTax
  24. A free, self-paced government training module that simulates the actual registration screens, useful if you would rather watch... GST Portal (tutorial.gst.gov.in) Course Applying for GST Registration (Computer Based Training) GSTN

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Playbooks

A goal, and the route through it a step at a time.

Pick what to sell Choose a category you can win and a product people actually want. 4 steps Launch your D2C brand From a product idea to your first orders: pick what to sell, make it, put up a store, and open the doors. 6 steps Find a manufacturer in India Find a factory, sample it, and place a first order you can trust. 4 steps Develop and package your product Turn a sample into a product, packaging, and a cost you can price around. 4 steps Build your online store A store that looks real, loads fast, and takes payments and COD. 4 steps Turn store traffic into orders Fix the leaks: conversion, product pages, and the right apps. 3 steps Get GST-ready and compliant Register, get GST-ready across states, and clear the licenses you need to sell. 4 steps Protect your brand and IP Trademark your name, fight counterfeits, and handle customer data right. 3 steps Build a prelaunch audience Gather an audience that's ready to buy before you open the doors. 4 steps Get your first 100 orders The scrappy, unscalable work of going from zero to a hundred paying customers. 5 steps Grow with influencers and UGC Seed creators, run UGC, and turn affiliates into a channel. 3 steps Run profitable ads Meta, Google, and creatives that actually return, and scale without breaking your numbers. 6 steps Grow organically with SEO and content Compound free traffic with SEO, content, and earned press. 3 steps Retain and bring buyers back Email, WhatsApp, and loyalty that turn one order into many. 4 steps Make money on every order Know your costs, price for value, and make sure the unit economics actually work. 5 steps Sell everywhere Amazon, quick commerce, ONDC, and offline retail: win every shelf, not just your own. 5 steps Master fulfillment and CX Inventory, shipping, returns, and support that create repeat buyers, not tickets. 5 steps Go global, cross-border Where to sell abroad first, and how to ship and get paid across borders. 5 steps Raise funding for your brand Know your numbers, weigh the options, and find the right investors and grants. 4 steps Scale past 1 crore What breaks at each level, the operations to hold it together, and the money to fund the next. 5 steps

The questions brand builders start with

I want to build a D2C brand but I haven't picked a product yet. How do I actually decide what to sell? Don't start from 'what's trending', start from the overlap of a real, repeat problem you understand, a customer you can reach affordably, and margi... Beginner 3 resources → How many pre-orders or sign-ups actually prove people will pay, versus just being polite interest? Clicks and "interested" DMs are free to give and mean almost nothing - the real signal is money or a firm written commitment changing hands before ... Beginner 4 resources → How do I actually find a manufacturer to make my product in India? Start with a one-page spec sheet so every factory quotes the same thing, then work three channels in parallel: B2B directories like IndiaMART and T... Beginner 5 resources → Shopify or WooCommerce for my first store in India? For a first D2C store in India, default to Shopify unless you already know WordPress cold or need heavy content/SEO customization from day one. Sho... Beginner 4 resources →
The India edge

Built for the Indian market

634 of our resources are tagged for India: GST and compliance, finding manufacturers, marketplaces and quick commerce, ONDC, RTO and COD, and cross-border export.

Questions for what you sell

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Questions for your situation

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