AJIO · Returns Policy · Feb 2026

AJIO Returns Policy & Management (2026 Guide)

Deepinder Ahluwalia, Founder & CEO Updated Feb 22, 2026 6-8 min read
Fact-CheckedUpdatedReviewed byDeepinder Ahluwalia, Founder & CEO
AI Summary — AJIO Returns Policy
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AJIO's return rate is 28–38% (fashion). Policy: 30-day return with easy pickup. Return rate is the single biggest silent margin killer — each return costs ₹80–250 in reverse logistics + repackaging + margin loss. Winning brands attack root causes (fit + description accuracy + size chart + quality) rather than just accepting returns as a fixed cost.

  • Category return rate: 28–38% (fashion)
  • Policy: 30-day return with easy pickup
  • Cost per return: ₹80–250 (reverse logistics + repackaging)
  • Below-category-median return rate → category-buyer favour
  • Root causes: fit (60%), description mismatch (20%), quality (15%), other (5%)
Return Rate
28–38% (fashion)
Policy
30-day return with easy pickup
Cost per Return
₹80–250
Best-in-class
Category median − 10 pp
Root Cause #1
Fit (60%)
Updated
February 2026
Cite as: AJIO Returns Policy & Management (2026 Guide) — Zaroori Retail (https://zarooriretail.com/ajio-returns)

AJIO's return economy is structural: policy generosity + shopper behavior + category-specific fit uncertainty create baseline returns of 28–38% (fashion). But best-in-class brands operate 10 pp below category median — driving 4–8% margin uplift on the same GMV.

Return rate root cause breakdown

Root Cause% of ReturnsFix
Fit / size mismatch60%Precise size charts + fit fingers + model dimensions
Product description mismatch20%Rewrite copy + real-photo hero + video
Quality issue15%QC before dispatch + material spec disclosure
Delivery / damage3%Better packaging + carrier SLA audit
Buyer remorse2%Handled at post-order comms

30-day returns reduction playbook

  1. 1
    Week 1: Return reason audit
    Pull last 60 days of AJIO returns. Tag each by reason. Identify top 3 SKUs contributing 40%+ of returns.
  2. 2
    Week 2: Size chart + fit content
    Rebuild size chart with actual measurements. Add "model wears size X, height Y" callouts. Insert fit video.
  3. 3
    Week 3: Description + hero refresh
    Rewrite title + description + first 5 bullets on top 3 returners. Refresh hero photo.
  4. 4
    Week 4: QC gate + monitoring
    Introduce pre-dispatch QC checklist. Weekly return-rate dashboard.

AJIO returns policy nuances

AJIO settles returns on a rolling window (typically 20–30 days + return-window buffer). Deductions for returns are auto-applied on the settlement statement. Disputed returns can be raised via category buyer if evidence (photo/video at dispatch) is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average return rate on AJIO?

28–38% (fashion).

Who pays for return shipping on AJIO?

Seller bears reverse logistics cost for return acceptance.

How can I reduce returns?

Fix fit content (size chart + video + model dims) — this alone reduces returns 15–25% because fit is 60% of return volume.

Can I dispute a wrongful return?

Yes — if you have photo/video evidence of the correct product at dispatch. Raise via category buyer or seller support. Timeline: 7–15 working days for resolution.

Can Zaroori Retail help reduce my return rate?

Yes — our returns diagnostic pulls 90 days of returns, tags reason clusters, and delivers a 30-day fix plan targeting 10–20 pp reduction on top-return SKUs.

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Deepinder Ahluwalia
Founder Insight

Written & fact-checked by Deepinder Ahluwalia

Founder & CEO, Zaroori Retail. IIM alum, ex-Reliance Retail. Led marketplace onboarding + growth for 4,000+ brands across Myntra, Nykaa, AJIO, Tata CLiQ, Amazon, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and 20+ other platforms since 2016. Direct category-buyer relationships across every major Indian marketplace.

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