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AJIO Payment Cycle & Settlement

By Deepinder Ahluwalia 5 min read Updated 2026-02-18 Fact-checked
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AJIO settlement cycle: T+15 to T+30 days. Deductions include commission (18-28%), fulfilment fee (AJIO Fulfilment (AJF) + Self-ship), and returns adjustments. Plan working capital for 2x the settlement window.

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AJIO settlement cycle: T+15 to T+30 days. Deductions include commission (18-28%), fulfilment fee (AJIO Fulfilment (AJF) + Self-ship), and returns adjustments. Plan working capital for 2x the settlement window.

Approval
16-26 days
Commission
18-28%
Platform GMV
₹14,500 Cr
MAU
40M+

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1
    Documentation Stack
    Prepare GST, brand trademark, GST, and business banking KYC (3-5 business days).
  2. 2
    Catalog Preparation
    Build AJIO-spec catalog: High (3-track structure enforces AOV compliance). Studio shoots, PDP copy, size charts, compliance labels.
  3. 3
    Buyer-Team Pitch (Agency Mode)
    Zaroori Retail files pitch deck + brand book to AJIO category buyer. Direct relationship saves 30-40% approval time.
  4. 4
    Approval + Launch
    16-26 days approval window. First 30 SKUs go live within 24h. PLA campaigns start day 1.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 3-track structure (Brand Mall/Luxe/Indie) fits all AOV bands
  • 35-45% YoY growth — fastest fashion marketplace
  • Reliance ecosystem cross-promo (JioMart, Trends stores)
  • Startup-friendlier than Myntra for emerging brands
Cons
  • Settlement can stretch to T+30 for some tracks
  • Ajio Ads still in self-serve beta
  • Less editorial content velocity vs Myntra

Checklist

  • Settlement cycle: T+15 to T+30 days
  • Reconciliation: weekly against remittance advice
  • Payment gateway fee: ~2%
  • Commission: 18-28%
  • Working capital: 2× settlement window

Frequently Asked Questions

What if payments are delayed?

Escalate via category buyer + AR/AP team. Zaroori Retail's ABR plan handles payment reconciliation and delay-escalation on your behalf.

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Deepinder Ahluwalia
Founder & CEO, Zaroori Retail

15+ years in Indian marketplace commerce. Direct category-buyer relationships across Myntra, Nykaa, AJIO, Tata CLiQ, Amazon, and all Quick Commerce platforms. 4,000+ brands onboarded.

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