Between plan fees, daily wallet recharges and surprise weight charges, shipping costs more than the rate card says.
Where shipping money leaks
- Monthly plan fees just to unlock better courier rates.
- Wallet recharges that lock up cash before you can ship.
- Weight-discrepancy charges you cannot easily contest.
- One courier for every pincode, even where it performs badly.
- RTO shipping charged both ways.
How to bring shipping costs down
- Pay per shipment, not per month.
- Choose the courier per pincode based on price and delivery success.
- Pack and weigh accurately and keep proof for disputes.
- Reduce RTO — every avoided RTO saves two shipments.
- Track every charge in one ledger.
How RakshaSetu helps
RakshaSetu Ship starts at ₹25 per 500 g — up to 50% cheaper — with ₹0 plan fee and no wallet recharge. We recommend the best courier for each pincode across Delhivery, Blue Dart, XpressBees, Shadowfax and more, and show every charge in your ledger. For high volumes, request a custom rate card.
Start free — ₹0 a month →Frequently asked questions
Do I need a monthly plan to get good courier rates?
No. With RakshaSetu you pay per shipment from ₹25/500 g with no monthly plan.
How do I handle weight disputes?
Weigh and photograph parcels before pickup and keep the record with the order, so disputes can be contested with evidence.
Sources
- [1] HillTeck — The real cost of RTO for Indian D2C brands (2026)
Figures are industry estimates from the sources above and vary by category and business.
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