Shipping

Ship anywhere. Track it live.

Book Indian couriers, follow every parcel from booked to delivered, and keep customers updated. All from the same dashboard as your orders.

Shipping on every plan AWB tracking RTO tracking
How shipping works

From new order to delivered, in four steps

No separate shipping app, no copying addresses between websites. It all happens inside Submerce.

An order comes in

Prepaid or COD, it appears in your orders list live, with the address ready.

Book the courier

Book the shipment with an Indian courier from the order. The AWB number is saved for you.

Track it live

Watch the status move from booked to delivered, without opening a courier website.

Customer stays informed

Shipping updates go to your customer as the parcel moves, including out for delivery.

Live AWB tracking

Know where every parcel is, right now

Every shipment shows a clear status in plain words. No courier jargon, no refreshing.

  1. Booked

    Courier booked and AWB created. Ready for pickup.

  2. At hub

    The parcel has reached the courier's hub.

  3. In transit

    On its way to the customer's city.

  4. Out for delivery

    With the delivery person. The customer gets an update.

  5. Delivered

    Handed over to the customer. Job done.

Status on every orderSee all parcels at a glance in your orders list.
Live notificationsImportant changes show up in your activity feed.
RTO flagged clearlyParcels coming back are marked RTO, so nothing gets lost.
Customer tracking updates

Fewer "Where is my order?" calls

Customers who know where their parcel is don't need to call you. Submerce sends them shipping updates as the parcel moves.

  • Shipped. They hear from you as soon as the courier is booked.
  • Out for delivery. They know to be home, or keep cash ready for COD.
  • Delivered. A clear, happy close to every order.
RTO, explained simply

Stop paying for parcels that come back

RTO is one of the biggest hidden costs for Indian online stores. Here's what it is, and how Submerce helps you cut it down.

RTO

Return to Origin. The courier couldn't deliver the parcel, so it travels all the way back to you. You lose the shipping both ways, and your stock is stuck on the road.

Customer not at home

The delivery person tries, nobody answers, and after a few tries the parcel goes back.

Wrong or incomplete address

A missing flat number or wrong PIN code, and the parcel can't find its way.

COD refused at the door

The customer changes their mind and won't pay cash, so the parcel returns.

A parcel on a glowing path with a shield check guarding the way
How Submerce helps

Catch risky orders before they ship

  • COD risk checks. Risky cash-on-delivery orders are flagged before you book a courier. Call the customer or ask for prepayment first.
  • Out-for-delivery updates. Customers know the parcel is coming, so fewer missed deliveries.
  • RTO tracking. See every parcel on its way back, so you can restock it and follow up.
  • More prepaid orders. With UPI and cards on Starter, more customers pay upfront, and prepaid parcels can't be refused for cash.

More on COD: COD, done right

Returns and exchanges

Turn a return into a second sale

Wrong size? Changed their mind? Handle it in a few clicks and keep the customer coming back.

Approve the request

The return request shows on the order. Approve it in one click.

Exchange or store credit

Send a different size or colour, or give store credit instead of a refund.

Track it back

Follow the return parcel the same way you follow every shipment.

Restock automatically

When it's back, the item goes into stock again. No manual counting.

Three warehouses on a map of India linked by glowing routes with parcels moving between them
Multi-location stock

Stock in more than one place? No problem.

Keep stock in a warehouse, a shop or two, or a dark store. Submerce tracks every location, so you always know what you have and where.

  • Stock by location. See exactly how many units sit in each place.
  • Transfers. Move stock between locations and both counts update.
  • Low-stock alerts. Know before a bestseller runs out.
  • Purchase orders. Restock from your suppliers without leaving Submerce.
Everything inside

No shipping app. No spreadsheets. No developer.

Shipping is built into Submerce and explained step by step, so your team can run it from day one.

Indian couriers AWB tracking Indian states and PIN codes COD COD risk checks RTO tracking Returns and exchanges Multi-location stock
Which plan includes what

Shipping and tracking come with every plan

Even Free lets you ship with Indian couriers and track every parcel. Starter adds what most growing stores need next.

  • Every plan: orders, shipping, tracking, stock alerts and GST-ready invoices.
  • Starter adds: UPI, cards, netbanking and wallets, so more orders arrive prepaid.
  • Starter also adds: your own domain, 1,000 products and 3 staff seats.
Compare every feature
Starter Best to start
₹999 /month
About ₹33 a day
  • Shipping with Indian couriers
  • Online payments and COD
  • Your own domain
  • 1,000 products, 3 staff seats
Start on Starter
Shipping FAQ

Questions about shipping

Do I need a separate shipping app or courier account?

No separate app. You book shipments with Indian couriers right from your Submerce dashboard, and tracking appears on the order.

What is an AWB number?

AWB (air waybill) is the tracking number a courier gives every shipment. Submerce saves it on the order and uses it to show the parcel's live status.

Will my customers get tracking updates?

Yes. Customers get shipping updates as the parcel moves, including when it is out for delivery.

What is RTO, and how do I reduce it?

RTO (Return to Origin) is when a parcel can't be delivered and comes back to you. COD risk checks flag risky cash-on-delivery orders before you ship, out-for-delivery updates cut missed deliveries, and online payments on Starter mean more prepaid orders.

Can I handle returns and exchanges?

Yes. Approve a return, offer an exchange or store credit, track the parcel back and the item is restocked automatically.

I keep stock in more than one place. Will that work?

Yes. Add each warehouse or shop as a location, see stock per location and move stock between them with transfers.

Is shipping included in the Free plan?

Yes. Orders, shipping and tracking are on every plan, including Free. Starter adds online payments, your own domain and more products.

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Ship your first orders on Starter

₹999 a month for shipping, tracking, online payments, COD and your own domain, with help from the Submerce team.