AJIO vs Nykaa Fashion 2026: Delivery Fees, Returns and Offers

By Zoutons Editorial Team · Updated October 19, 2026 · Affiliate links included

The short answer: Nykaa Fashion charges a Rs. 29 platform fee on every order and delivery fees of Rs. 70 (up to Rs. 499) or Rs. 20 (Rs. 500-999), free above Rs. 1,000, with a 7-day return window. AJIO gives 10 days for apparel and footwear, 7 for watches and sarees, none for beauty.

Both stores sell fashion from brands you know, so the price tag is rarely the whole story. What differs is the cost of getting an order delivered and the room you have to send it back, and both are published, so this comparison quotes them from the stores' own policy pages.

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The rules, side by side

Point	Nykaa Fashion	AJIO
Platform fee	Flat Rs. 29 on every order, Prive users included	Not verified; check your cart
Delivery fee	Rs. 70 up to Rs. 499; Rs. 20 for Rs. 500-999; free above Rs. 1,000 (above Rs. 149 for Prive Platinum)	Not verified; shown at checkout
Return window	7 days from delivery, items unused with tags intact	10 days for apparel, footwear and accessories; 7 days for watches, sarees, sunglasses, home furnishing and jewellery
Not returnable	Made-to-order items; international orders	Beauty, innerwear other than bras, kitchen, toys, gadgets and more
Pickup and refund	Courier pickup within 3-5 business days of the request	Refund in 7-10 business days
Extra fees	An additional fee can apply to customers with high return records	None noted in the policy we read
Cancellation	Within 24 hours of ordering	See the order page
Offers seen 19 Oct	Nykaa's festive sale strip live; Nykaa Fashion's Grand Festive Sale ran from early October	First-order flat 30% off via the app; BOBCARD 10% instant discount

Nykaa Fashion's figures are from its official shipping and return policy page, read 19 October 2026. AJIO's are from our AJIO return policy guide, which reads AJIO's own policy table. Where we could not verify a figure for a store we have said so instead of filling the cell.

What the numbers mean for your basket

Small orders: a Rs. 399 order on Nykaa Fashion pays Rs. 70 delivery plus Rs. 29 platform fee, so Rs. 99 of fees on a Rs. 399 item. Bundling to cross Rs. 1,000 removes the delivery fee, though not the platform fee.
Tight return window: Nykaa Fashion's 7 days is shorter than AJIO's 10 for apparel, so order earlier if you need time to check a fit before an event.
High-return habits: Nykaa Fashion can charge an additional fee to customers with high return records. If you order several sizes to keep one, that matters.
Prive members: Nykaa's Prive Platinum tier lowers the free-delivery threshold to Rs. 149; see Nykaa Prive tiers.

Where each store makes sense

Nykaa Fashion is the natural pick when you are already ordering beauty and fashion together and can clear the Rs. 1,000 delivery threshold; our Myntra vs Nykaa Fashion price comparison covers pricing. AJIO suits shoppers who want the longer, published 10-day window on apparel. For the other big fashion matchup, see Myntra vs AJIO, and for the card offers that apply, festive bank offers.

Our Verdict

Count the fees before comparing prices. Nykaa Fashion adds a Rs. 29 platform fee to every order and delivery fees until Rs. 1,000, and it gives 7 days to return unworn items. AJIO gives 10 days on apparel, with 7 on watches, sarees and home items. For small orders AJIO's policy is simpler; for large mixed beauty and fashion baskets Nykaa Fashion's free delivery above Rs. 1,000 helps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nykaa Fashion's delivery charges?

Nykaa Fashion's policy lists a flat Rs. 29 platform fee, packaging and delivery of Rs. 70 on orders up to Rs. 499 and Rs. 20 on orders from Rs. 500 to Rs. 999, and free delivery above Rs. 1,000 (above Rs. 149 for Prive Platinum users).

What is Nykaa Fashion's return policy?

Eligible items can be returned within 7 days of delivery if unused, unworn, unwashed and with tags and packaging intact. Made-to-order items and international orders are not returnable.

What is AJIO's return window?

AJIO allows 10 days for apparel, footwear and accessories and 7 days for categories such as watches, sarees, sunglasses, home furnishing and jewellery. Beauty and innerwear other than bras are non-returnable.

Does Nykaa Fashion charge extra for returns?

Its policy says an additional fee can apply to customers with higher return records, and that it can fall to nil as returns reduce.

Which is cheaper, AJIO or Nykaa Fashion?

It depends on the item, and fees change the answer on small orders. Compare the final payable amount including the platform and delivery fee.

Everything on this page was read from the stores' own rendered pages and policy pages on October 19, 2026 by the Zoutons deals desk; we re-read and update it as sales change. Where a figure was not published, we say so rather than guess. Zoutons may earn a commission when you shop through links on this page.