Most Shopify stores appear great, but they often fail under the hood. I’ve spent 10 years ensuring that doesn't happen. From custom theme architecture to sophisticated API integrations (CRMs, fulfillment, and custom apps), I provide full-stack solutions that streamline your operations and maximize ROI. What I bring to your project: Precision Frontend: Custom-coded interfaces using React/Vue and Next.js for a lightning-fast, 'app-like' feel. Full-Stack Logic: Deep expertise in Liquid and Shopify APIs to automate your backend and sync your tech stack. Strategic Optimization: A relentless focus on SEO, site speed, and UX that drives actual sales. Whether you need a headless setup or a high-converting custom theme, I offer the agility of a boutique agency with the technical depth of an enterprise team.
Find the Best Shopify Experts in India
The first thing an Indian Shopify store needs isn't a theme. It's a payment provider, since Shopify Payments is off the table for India-based stores. That one choice shapes the rest of the build.
12 Shopify experts in India hold a shopexperts profile as of October 2026, 10 of them agencies and 2 freelancers. Every one lists Shopify development, which makes this a build-focused list. Store setup comes next, with consulting and marketing well behind. All but one list English, so briefing from abroad is straightforward.
Two kinds of buyer use this list: Indian merchants who need payments and GST configured properly, and brands abroad looking for Shopify development capacity in India.
Either way, work through the profiles below and brief your top three identically.
Top-rated Shopify experts in India
Shopify stores that earn their keep. I run Graftstudio, the technical and commercial lead for mid-market DTC brands on Shopify Plus. Brands bring me in when the store has outgrown the people who set it up. I find what it's costing, fix what the numbers say pays, and measure every change. In 15+ years I have partnered with over 160 brands that generate £80m in sales across their stores. Cult Gaia, Victoria Beckham, Gymshark, Seafolly and Ireland's largest salon group among them. I'm a Shopify Plus Partner, and three in four brands come back. I take on a small number of brands at a time, offering audits, fix sprints and fractional store ownership.
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With over eight years of experience as a full-stack Shopify developer, I translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly features that are built on scalable and reliable code. With a strong eye for design and focus on conversions, I create storefronts that look great and perform. If you're seeking a collaborator who values performance and long-term partnerships, let's talk. What I do: Custom features & theme development Convert Figma designs to responsive storefronts Custom apps, APIs, and system integrations UX/conversion improvements I specialize in: Bundle builders Cart drawers, Upsells Complex Metafield/Metaobjects implementations Subscriptions optimizations Section rendering API and ajax
Hey I'm Tom, your local Manchester dev 🖐️ I'm a Shopify developer and have over 10 years experience on Shopify! My journey with Shopify has been a interesting one, I first started as Merchant but soon realised I enjoyed more setting up and building stores, with skills in Figma and most coding languages, I can help you with most things Shopify! I specialise in the technical challenges that come with scale: platform migrations, custom app development, system integrations, and automation. What I work on: Shopify & Shopify Plus development Custom Shopify apps (Remix, React, GraphQL) ERP, CRM & third-party integrations B2B & wholesale ecommerce Shopify POS & omnichannel implementations Migrations from Magento, WooCommerce, NetSuite & custom platforms Subscriptions & recurring billing Performance optimisation & technical audits Automation via Shopify Flow, Functions & APIs How I work: Discovery and technical validation first, to reduce project risk Built for long-term scalability, not short-term workarounds Clear communication throughout Support after launch Send me your requirements or store URL — I'll give you practical recommendations on the best approach before any commitment is required.
Dreams To Life, LLC is a trusted Shopify development agency specializing in custom store builds, theme customization, and advanced troubleshooting. With years of experience supporting eCommerce brands, we deliver scalable, high-performance Shopify solutions that drive growth and conversion. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of UX, design, and business strategy, allowing us to turn creative visions into powerful, functional online stores. Core Expertise: Full Shopify store setup & custom development Theme design, optimization, and maintenance App integrations & API development Speed optimization and technical debugging Migration to Shopify / Shopify Plus Ongoing support & store management At Dreams To Life, we focus on quality, reliability, and results — helping clients transform ideas into thriving online businesses.
Thails is a Shopify Plus agency specializing in high-converting eCommerce experiences. Built on 8+ years of hands-on eCommerce expertise, we've helped 50+ global brands — including Absolut Elyx, Hey Harper, and GURU Beverage — grow revenue by optimizing their stores for conversion, UX, and performance. Our founder launched their first online business at 16 and has been obsessed with turning browsers into buyers ever since. That merchant-first mentality drives everything we do. What We Do: We combine custom Shopify Plus development with data-driven UX design and conversion optimization to create stores that don't just look great—they perform exceptionally. From new store launches to migrations and strategic redesigns, we partner with ambitious brands ready to scale. What Sets Us Apart: We own outcomes, not just tasks. We focus on revenue impact, not activity. Our clients average 25-35% improvement in conversion rates within the first 3 months of working together. We've been merchants ourselves. As store owners, we know that revenue is everything. We've experienced slow load times tanking conversions, poor UX killing AOV, and features that sounded good but added friction. That's why we're obsessed with optimization. We don't add complexity unless it drives growth. Every design choice, every line of code, every feature we implement is validated against one metric: Does this help your customers buy more? Results speak louder than promises. Our clients see 25-35% conversion rate improvements, reduced cart abandonment, and higher average order values. We measure success by your revenue growth, not by completion dates. Let's discuss your project now, book a call here: https://thails.com/book-free-call/ 25+ 5 Star Reviews: here and here See all our case studies here
I am a Full-Spectrum Software Engineer leveraging 15+ years of hands-on expertise to solve diverse technical challenges. My background is uniquely broad, allowing me to seamlessly transition between design-focused work (theme design and custom themes), core development (app development and feature requests), and system stability (troubleshooting). I pride myself on delivering projects that meet the highest standards for performance, maintaining a commitment to modern methodologies and consistently stylish, high-speed delivery.
Since 2006, Michael has been at the forefront of ecommerce innovation. After launching and scaling his first online business to significant revenue and earning recognition in Internet Retailer's Second 500, he sold the company in 2015. Now Michael dedicates his expertise to helping other entrepreneurs succeed, combining deep technical knowledge with proven strategic insights gained from real-world experience. His services Include: E-commerce Consulting, Shopify Development, Automated Email Marketing, Website Migration, AI integration & Visibility, Website Audits, and Amazon Optimization. He utilizes AI for the following Site Pre-Design, Customer Service and Shopping Agents, CRO, Descriptions, Icon/ Graphic creation, Market Research, and more as he finds additional uses that add speed and value.
Helping Shopify stores build an authentic brand that aligns across every touchpoint. I consult with merchants to audit their Brand DNA identity and ensure it flows seamlessly through the entire business. By making your identity clear and consistent across all experiences, we build trust and ensure you stand out to AI agents. Let’s optimise your CX to improve long-term retention, lower your acquisition costs (CAC), and turn casual visitors into loyal, sustainable customers.
Glaze Digital is a Belfast-based Shopify Premier Partner agency (top 0.3% of agencies worldwide) working with brands globally, with over 250 stores launched and more than £20 million in monthly revenue generated across our client base. We are a fully in-house team of Shopify and Klaviyo specialists, holding Klaviyo Gold Partner status alongside Google and Meta accreditations. From migration and new builds to CRO, email marketing and ongoing growth, we handle everything under one roof.
Ten Shopify development companies in India and two freelancers
Development on every profile. All 12 experts based in India list Shopify Development, and 10 list Store Setup & Management. Consulting & Strategy and Marketing & Growth sit at 6 each. For build and integration work, this is a strong place to start. For a brand built from scratch, the local list is thinner: Design, UX & Branding appears on 5 profiles.
Mostly agencies. 10 are agencies and 2 are freelancers. If you want a Shopify agency in India to own a full launch, that bench is where to look: a full launch with a payment provider, GST and a custom theme is a job for one of the agencies; a freelancer suits a single, well-specified task.
Languages. English is on 11 profiles, and German, on 5, outnumbers Hindi on 4. Spanish (3) and Gujarati (2) follow. A German-speaking brand hiring offshore has more choice here than the size of the list suggests.
City. New Delhi is the city most of these profiles give. For development work, city matters far less than whether the team's day overlaps with yours.
Listing order. Indian profiles come first. After them, the listing widens to experts in other countries who take on merchants across Asia, which helps if twelve profiles don't give you enough choice.
Twelve is few enough to read in full. Go through every profile. Shortlist on the stores each one has built, then ask for a staging link or code you can have reviewed, not just screenshots.
What is the Shopify website development cost in India?
Nine of the 12 profiles based in India show a starting price, a small sample worth reading with care. Figures are USD, read from profiles in October 2026, and zero-price listings are dropped. Think of each as a door price for small work, not an estimate for your store.
Middle band
$65 – $500
Where the central half of India-based starting prices fall
Median
$175
The midpoint of nine listed starting prices
Top quarter of listed prices
$500 – $1,500
The highest quarter of India-based starting prices
Low starting prices, real scope. A $65 entry point buys a small fix. A full store with a payment provider integration, GST set-up and custom theme work is a different order of job, so ask for an itemised quote.
Rupees or dollars. Indian stores trade in rupees, while these starting prices are in USD. Indian merchants should ask for INR quotes; brands abroad should fix the currency and payment milestones in the contract.
Brief checklist. The store link or the platform you're moving from, how many products you carry, which payment provider you're leaning towards, whether you want a Hindi checkout, and your deadline.
Setting up Shopify in India: payment providers, GST bills and Hindi
No Shopify Payments. Per Shopify's docs, a store based in India has no access to Shopify Payments and must connect a third-party payment provider. Choosing one is the first decision of the build. A good expert compares providers on fees, settlement times and the payment methods your customers actually use, then tests refunds as well as payments.
GST by hand. Shopify's help centre describes GST as CGST plus SGST within your state and IGST across states. Tax runs on Manual Tax, because Shopify says rates can't be set automatically when they differ by product. Your expert enters the rates from your accountant's figures, product by product where needed.
Bills are a separate job. Shopify doesn't create GST-compliant bills and points merchants to a local service or app. Ask your expert which option they've set up before and how the bill reaches the customer.
Point of sale. Shopify won't ship hardware to India from its own store, so counter equipment comes from third-party retailers. Check each device against the models Shopify supports before you pay for it.
Hindi and English. The Shopify admin and checkout support both languages. Staff can manage the store in Hindi and customers can check out in Hindi, though product pages and emails still need someone to write them.
India's skills mix, category by category
Development first, everything else a long way behind: that's the shape of the India list.
Shopify Development
Listed by all 12 experts based in India
Store Setup & Management
10 of 12 handle launches and store admin
Consulting & Strategy
6 offer planning and technical advice
Marketing & Growth
Also 6, so growth work is a minority skill here
Design, UX & Branding
5 list design; 3 list Copywriting & Content
Finance, Taxes & Compliance
1 of 12, so bring your accountant in for GST
Payments, GST and developers: questions about hiring in India
Hire a company when the job spans a payment provider integration, GST set-up, theme work and testing, because that's where a team's process earns its fee. Hire a freelancer for a defined task with a clear spec, such as a section rebuild or an app connected properly. For an Indian merchant's first store, payments and tax are the parts not to economise on.
Yes. The payment limits described here only affect India-based stores, not stores that Indian developers build for clients elsewhere. Agree working-hour overlap for calls, the currency and payment milestones, who owns the code, and how the developer gets access. Test the relationship on a small paid job first; the full build can wait until you've seen their code.
Start from your customers: which payment methods they use, and whether you'll take orders from abroad. Then compare fees, how quickly money settles into your bank, and how refunds work. Ask your expert to run a full payment and refund on each shortlisted provider in test mode before you sign anything.
Keep the store, domain and app subscriptions in your own name from day one. Give the developer their own staff access rather than your login, and remove it when the work ends. Pay in milestones tied to things you can check on a staging store, and ask for the theme code at every milestone, not only at the end.
Yes, but plan it rather than flipping a switch. Ask your expert how prices will show in other currencies, which shipping rates and delivery times you'll offer, how duties will be handled, and whether your payment provider accepts cards issued outside India. Each answer changes the build, so settle them before the theme work starts.