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POD Profit Calculator

Stop guessing your unit economics. Calculate your exact profit margins, factor in RTO (Returns), and plan your Indian Dropshipping business model correctly.
Your Estimates
Base Product Cost (₹)

₹

Cost of the blank tee + DTF Print (e.g. Merch Factory 240 GSM)

Your Selling Price (₹)

₹

Retail price on your Shopify/Wix store

Expected Monthly Orders
100 Orders / month
Customer Acquisition Cost (Marketing per order)

₹

Average cost to get one sale (Ads, Influencers)

Estimated RTO Percentage (%)
15% Return to Origin (Industry avg is 15-20%)
Estimated Monthly Net Profit

₹50,402

Profit Margin
38.8%
Net Profit / Item
₹504
Cost Breakdown (Monthly)

Gross Revenue

₹1,29,900

Total Product Cost

- ₹55,000

Total Shipping (Forward)

- ₹5,100

Total RTO Penalty

- ₹1,800

Marketing Spend

- ₹15,000

Payment Gateway (2%)

- ₹2,598

Net Take-Home

₹50,402

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Why Use a Dropshipping Profit Calculator?

Many Indian creators use basic margin models like (Selling Price - Product Cost), forgetting to accommodate for RTO (Return to Origin) penalties. In India, Cash on Delivery (COD) typically yields a 15-20% RTO rate. Even if you don't pay for the product via Merch Factory's RTO Hold system, you still absorb the forward and reverse shipping costs. This calculator accurately models real-world business scenarios so you can price your luxury streetwear, oversized t-shirts, or hoodies appropriately for profitability.