Let’s be real—if you’re not offering same day or next day delivery, you’re probably losing orders and sales.
Today’s Indian shoppers don’t just want fast delivery—they expect it. Whether they’re buying skincare from a D2C brand, an outfit for tonight’s party, or a last-minute gift—“1 day delivery” has become the bare minimum.
If you’re an ecommerce seller still shipping with traditional timelines, this guide is for you. We’ll break down the real impact of same day and next day delivery, how to implement it without burning cash, and why it’s your biggest growth lever in 2025.
First, What Exactly Is a Same Day Courier Service?
A same day courier service ensures your customer’s order is delivered within 6–12 hours of placement—on the same day.
- Unlike standard delivery models that take 3–5 days, Same Day Courier is useful in:
- Metro cities with strong logistics infrastructure (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru)
- High-urgency categories like fashion, gifting, and health
- Brands that want to deliver a premium buying experience
Think of it like Zomato but for parcels—you place the order, and it shows up the same day.
📊 A report by RedSeer states that over 70% of D2C buyers in Tier-1 cities prefer brands that offer delivery in under 24 hours.
Why You Need Same Day & Next Day Delivery in 2025
- Higher Conversions
- Lower RTO
- Brand Trust & Repeat Orders
If you’re selling online, you already know CAC is rising and attention spans are shrinking. Here’s why express delivery matters more than ever, here’s why it is helpful in detail:
✅ 1. Faster Delivery Reduces Cart Abandonment
23% of online shoppers abandon their carts due to slow delivery times. Offering same day courier service can address this concern, leading to higher conversion rates
💡 Add a “Delivered Today” badge at checkout—watch your conversion rate jump.
✅ 2. Lower RTO
When you deliver same day or next day, the risk of the customer being unavailable drops dramatically.
Our own data shows up to 37% lower RTO rates when sellers switch to same day courier services for intra-city deliveries.
✅ 3. Brand Trust & Repeat Orders
Fast delivery builds credibility. Especially if you’re a young D2C brand competing with Amazon or Flipkart.
Customers remember when a brand delivers in under 24 hours—and they come back.
How Same Day Delivery Works in Cities Like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Let’s say you’re a seller in Delhi offering COD for makeup kits.
With intra city delivery, you can pick, pack, and ship via a local partner who delivers same day.
Platforms like iThink Logistics plug you into a network of hyperlocal and express courier partners so you can offer:
- Pickup and delivery services in Delhi (or any major metro)
- Live tracking with branded customer notifications
- 24 hour courier service with guaranteed SLAs
And the best part? You don’t need your own fleet.
Choose between top 10 courier companies in India get you express deliveries.
“But I Don’t Have Warehouses in Every City…”
You don’t need one. Here’s how you can still offer 1 day delivery:
- Use smart courier aggregation tools that assign orders to the fastest available express courier
- Enable zone-based shipping rules in your store
- Set cutoff times (e.g., Order before 2 PM, get it today)
Whether you’re on Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento, you can enable same day shipping using API plugins.
Real Ecommerce Use-Cases That Win with Express Delivery
- 👗 Fashion: Same day delivery reduces returns & fits last-minute buyers.
- 🎁 Gifting Brands: Speed = saved occasions = 5-star reviews.
- 🛍️ COD-Heavy Sellers: Same day reduces fraud and fake orders.
- 🧴 Beauty/Skincare: Urgent restocks with next day shipping = customer loyalty.
In fact, same day delivery options increase the likelihood of repeat purchases by 67% according to Deloitte’s Ecommerce Experience Survey 2024.
Where Can You Offer Same Day & 1 Day Delivery?
- In Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities like,
- Delhi NCR
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Ahmedabad
New cities go live every quarter. Ask our team if we support yours.
Final Thoughts: If Amazon Can, Why Can’t You?
Big marketplaces built their brand on speed. But now, even small D2C sellers can compete thanks to tech and courier aggregation.
- If you want to:
- Convert more visitors
- Reduce RTOs
- Build repeat revenue
- Impress your customers…
In a market where delivery speed can make or break a sale, offering same-day or next-day shipping is a powerful strategy for Indian e-commerce sellers. Fast courier service delights customers, cuts cart abandonment, and even lowers return rates. While meeting these expectations requires solid planning (warehouses, carrier networks, and technology), the benefits – higher satisfaction, loyalty, and sales – are clear.
Major players have shown the way: they stock inventories near big cities and use a mix of bikes, vans, and planes to deliver in hours. Emerging logistics solutions like iThink Logistics make it easier to tap into that capability. With iThink’s integrated same-day (City+) and next-day (City, Region, Metro) offerings, you can let experts handle the rush delivery logistics while you focus on growing your business.
Same day and next day delivery isn’t optional—it’s essential.
