What Is Dropshipping?
Dropshipping is a way of running an online store where you sell products to customers without holding any stock yourself. When someone places an order on your website, the order is passed to a supplier, who packs and ships the product directly to your customer. You never handle inventory, packing, or shipping — you focus on selling.
In short: you run the storefront and the marketing, and your supplier takes care of the warehouse and delivery.
How dropshipping works
- A customer places an order on your online store and pays your selling price.
- You forward the order to your dropshipping supplier at the wholesale (supplier) price.
- The supplier ships the product directly to your customer, often with your store’s branding on the parcel.
- You keep the difference between your selling price and the wholesale price as your profit.
Why people choose dropshipping
- Low startup cost — you don’t buy stock upfront, so you can start with a small budget.
- No inventory or warehouse — nothing to store, count, or manage.
- Sell from anywhere — all you need is a laptop and an internet connection.
- A wide catalogue — you can list many products without paying for them in advance.
- Easy to test and scale — try new products quickly, and grow without the usual logistics headaches.
Things to keep in mind
Dropshipping is simple to start, but it works best when you go in with realistic expectations:
- Margins matter. Since a supplier handles fulfilment, your profit is the gap between your price and theirs — price your products thoughtfully.
- Your supplier is your backbone. Reliable stock, quality products, and on-time shipping directly shape your customer’s experience, so choosing a trusted supplier is the most important decision you’ll make.
- Customer service is still yours. Even though someone else ships the product, your customers come to you with questions — good communication builds repeat buyers.
Start dropshipping with DeoDap
Oblivion is powered by DeoDap, one of India’s established wholesale and dropshipping suppliers. With a large, ready-to-ship product catalogue across categories like home, kitchen, electronics, automotive and more, you can launch your own store and let DeoDap handle sourcing, packing and pan-India delivery.
Explore the plans and see how to get started:
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lot of money to start?
No. Because you don’t buy inventory in advance, dropshipping has one of the lowest barriers to entry of any retail model. Your main costs are usually your website and your marketing.
Do I need my own warehouse or staff?
No. Your supplier stores the products and ships every order for you, so you can run your store on your own, from home.
Will my customers know it’s dropshipped?
Not necessarily. Many suppliers, including DeoDap, offer branded or neutral packaging so the order arrives looking like it came straight from your store.
How do I make a profit?
You set your own retail prices. The difference between what your customer pays you and the wholesale price you pay the supplier is your profit on every sale.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery time depends on the supplier and the customer’s location. Working with a supplier that offers fast, reliable pan-India shipping helps keep your customers happy and coming back.
Ready to begin? Get started with DeoDap Dropshipping and turn your store idea into a working business.