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Commerce Application Engineering

Build a Custom E-Commerce Platform Around the Way Your Business Works

Hourglass IT is an Ecommerce Website Development Company in Chennai building custom B2B, B2C and connected commerce platforms around the way businesses operate. From user experience and storefront development to integrations, workflows and ongoing optimisation, we build e-commerce solutions designed for real business requirements.

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More than a storefront

E-Commerce Development Services in Chennai

Our ecommerce development in Chennai services cover the complete commerce experience, from customer-facing storefronts to product management, order workflows, payments, integrations and business applications. Whether you are launching a new online store or modernising an existing platform, our team can build an architecture suited to your business model.

B2C E-Commerce

Customer-facing stores with product discovery, checkout, payments, accounts, promotions and order tracking.

B2B E-Commerce

Account-based commerce with customer-specific pricing, bulk ordering, quotations and repeat purchasing.

Connected Commerce

Integrate e-commerce with ERP, CRM, accounting, inventory, payment and logistics systems.

Choosing the right development partner is an important part of building a successful e-commerce platform. Consider factors such as technical expertise, business understanding, integration capabilities, scalability and long-term support. Our guide explains how to choose the right ecommerce website development company in Chennai.

What we build

Custom E-Commerce Solutions for Your Business

Use an established platform where it makes sense. Build custom functionality where your business needs something more specific.

Custom Storefronts

Bespoke user journeys, responsive interfaces, advanced search, product discovery and checkout experiences.

  • Product catalogues
  • Filters & faceted search
  • Product configurators
  • Wishlist, reviews & ratings

Product & Inventory Management

Manage products, variations, pricing and stock while supporting multi-location and operational workflows.

  • Inventory & order management
  • Multi-location stock
  • Bundles & cross-sell
  • Reorder workflows

Headless Commerce & PWA Development

Separate the experience layer from the commerce engine where performance, flexibility or omnichannel delivery requires it.

  • Headless commerce
  • Progressive Web Apps
  • Omnichannel experiences
  • App-like mobile journeys

Your online store needs more than attractive visuals. Our e-commerce website design approach combines responsive interfaces, intuitive navigation and conversion-focused experiences with the underlying development architecture.

Integration & automation

E-Commerce Integration with ERP, CRM & Business Systems

Our ecommerce developers in Chennai build scalable commerce platforms that can connect with ERP, CRM, inventory, payment, shipping and other business systems. This approach allows your e-commerce platform to work as part of your wider business ecosystem rather than operating as an isolated website.

Payment Gateway Integration

Razorpay, PayPal, Stripe and other payment services as required.

ERP & Inventory Integration

Synchronise products, pricing, stock, orders and financial information.

Shipping & Logistics

Connect fulfilment and shipping workflows with relevant logistics services.

CRM & Customer Integration

Connect customer accounts, enquiries, sales and service workflows.

E-Commerce Analytics

Bring order, product and customer information into useful dashboards.

API & Third-Party Integrations

Connect proprietary applications and third-party services through APIs.

Our approach

Our E-Commerce Website Development Process

We follow an engineering-led process so the platform is designed around your requirements rather than forcing your business into a generic template.

01 — DISCOVER & ANALYSE

Discover

Understand customers, products, pricing, order flows, operations and integration requirements.

02 — CHOOSE THE RIGHT ARCHITECTURE

Architect

Recommend WooCommerce, Shopify, custom commerce or a more advanced architecture based on the requirement.

03 — DESIGN & ENGINEER

Engineer

Build the storefront, business logic, admin capabilities, integrations and responsive experience.

04 — TEST, LAUNCH & IMPROVE

Launch

Quality assurance, deployment, performance optimisation and ongoing enhancement after launch.

Feature set

E-Commerce Website Features & Functionality

Product Discovery & Search

Advanced search, filters, product comparison and catalog navigation.

Conversion & Sales Features

Bundles, upsell, cross-sell, coupons, wishlist and abandoned-cart workflows.

Customer Accounts & Order Management

Customer accounts, order history, tracking and account-based purchasing.

Subscription & Recurring Billing

Recurring billing and subscription journeys where required.

Multi-Vendor Marketplace Features

Multi-vendor models with seller, product, order and payment management.

E-Commerce Analytics & Dashboards

Analytics and management dashboards for commerce operations.

E-commerce doesn't have to stop at the website. A mobile shopping app can provide another channel for product discovery, purchasing and customer engagement. Learn why ecommerce businesses need a mobile shopping app and how mobile commerce can complement your online store.

Proof of capability

E-Commerce Development Case Study

AJ Enterprises — B2B commerce for automotive products

B2B E-Commerce · Automotive Aftermarket
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A digital storefront for a large product catalogue and dealer-focused purchasing.

Hourglass IT developed a custom B2B e-commerce platform for AJ Enterprises, serving tyre dealers, garages, wheel alignment centres and automotive service providers.

Challenge

Large catalogue, manual orders, limited digital product visibility and customer communication.

Solution

Product catalogue, search, secure accounts, online ordering, enquiries and responsive experience.

View AJ Enterprises Case Study
AJ EnterprisesB2B

Solar India Solutions — B2B e-commerce for solar products

B2B E-Commerce · Solar & Renewable Energy
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A vendor-focused platform for multi-brand solar product discovery and purchasing.

Hourglass IT developed a B2B solar e-commerce platform with a dedicated vendor portal, multi-category product catalogue and online cart functionality for authorized business users.

Challenge

Large product catalogue, multiple brands and categories, restricted vendor access and the need for a structured B2B purchasing experience.

Solution

Dedicated vendor login, controlled catalogue access, product categories, brand-based browsing and add-to-cart functionality.

View Solar India Solutions Case Study
Solar India SolutionsB2B

NNT Green Gro — Digital presence for global agri-product trade

Corporate Website · Agriculture & Export
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A product-focused website connecting Indian agricultural products with global buyers.

Hourglass IT designed and developed a professional website for NNT Green Gro to showcase its agricultural product portfolio, communicate its export-focused positioning and generate product enquiries.

Challenge

A diverse product portfolio needed clear categorisation, strong brand presentation and an easy way for domestic and international buyers to make enquiries.

Solution

Category-based product discovery, nature-inspired visual design, export-focused messaging and a structured product enquiry experience.

View NNT Green Gro Case Study
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Industry applications

Industry-Specific E-Commerce Development Solutions

Fashion & Apparel

Variations, filtering, inventory, wishlists and checkout.

Jewellery & Luxury

Rich product presentation, specifications and personalised experiences.

Electronics

Product comparison, specifications, warranty information and stock.

Grocery & FMCG

Quick reorder, delivery scheduling and inventory synchronisation.

Automotive Parts

Vehicle compatibility, technical catalogues, stock and B2B ordering.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Technical products, bulk purchasing, RFQ and ERP integration.

Pricing

E-Commerce Development Cost in Chennai

Starter

Focused Store

From ₹60,000

For a small store and straightforward catalogue.

  • Up to 100 products
  • Responsive design
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Payment gateway integration
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Growth

Growing Commerce

From ₹1,20,000

For a larger catalogue and more advanced requirements.

  • Up to 500 products
  • Advanced features
  • SEO & analytics
  • Multiple payment gateways
Enterprise

Custom Platform

Custom Quote

For custom modules, headless/PWA or enterprise integration.

  • Custom modules
  • Large catalogues
  • Headless / PWA
  • ERP & CRM integration

Indicative pricing only. Final scope and cost depend on features, catalogue size, integrations, architecture and custom requirements.

FAQs

Common questions

Timing depends on complexity. Basic stores may take around 2–4 weeks, while custom or advanced platforms can take longer.

WooCommerce, Shopify and custom e-commerce development, with the architecture selected around the business requirement.

Yes. Payment and shipping integrations can be incorporated based on the target market and chosen services.

Yes. We can connect commerce applications with ERP, CRM, accounting, inventory and other business systems through APIs and integrations.

Yes. We can modernise the experience, improve architecture, integrate systems or extend an existing platform.

Yes. Ongoing application support, maintenance and enhancements are available after launch.
Start with the business problem

Build an E-Commerce Platform That Fits Your Business

Looking for an ecommerce development company in Chennai that can build more than a standard online store? Hourglass IT combines e-commerce development, application engineering and business-system integration to create platforms aligned with your processes, customers and growth plans.

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