OSTAAGAR Buyer Refund Policy

Effective From: May 2026

At Ostaagar, we strive to ensure a transparent and efficient procurement process. As a B2B marketplace dealing in wholesale quantities, our refund policy differs from retail standards to align with factory production and bulk logistics operations.

1. Eligibility for Refund

Refunds are processed only under the following specific conditions:

  • Inventory Unavailability: If a factory is unable to fulfill a confirmed and paid order due to sudden stock depletion.
  • Approved Claims: Refunds resulting from approved "Inventory Claims" involving manufacturing defects or significant transit damage.
  • Order Cancellation: Cancellations initiated by the buyer while the order remains in "Pending" status before quality check and dispatch.
  • Payment Failures: Refunds related to double deductions, failed payment confirmations, or technical checkout errors.

2. Refund Process & Timelines

  • Verification: Once a refund request is initiated, our support and verification team conducts mandatory validation and physical inspection where applicable. This process generally takes 2–3 business days.
  • Processing: Approved refunds are initiated immediately after successful verification.
  • Credit Timeline: Refund amounts are generally credited within 5–7 business days, depending on banking networks and payment gateway processing times.

3. Refund Methods

  • Online Payments: Refunds for payments made through UPI, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Wallets, or Netbanking are credited back to the original payment source.
  • Cash on Delivery (COD): For approved COD refunds, buyers must provide valid bank account information or UPI details. Cash refunds are not supported.

4. Refund Calculation

  • Full Refund: Includes Inventory Subtotal, GST, and Logistics Fee. Applicable when Ostaagar or the Factory Partner cannot fulfill the order.
  • Partial Refund: Applicable for situations where only a portion of the consignment is defective, damaged, or missing.
  • Logistics Deductions: If a refund request arises from buyer-side delivery refusal without valid transit damage evidence, logistics charges may be deducted from the refundable amount.

5. Non-Refundable Scenarios

  • Change of Mind: Refunds are not available for "change of mind" on dispatched wholesale or bulk orders.
  • Used Items: Products removed from original factory packaging, partially used, modified, or resold by the buyer are not eligible for refunds.
  • Late Reporting: Claims submitted after the 48-hour damage reporting window or the 7-day manufacturing defect period are not eligible for refund processing.

6. GST & Taxation

In accordance with Indian Tax Laws, Ostaagar issues an official Credit Note for every approved refund. This document adjusts the applicable GST liability and should be used by buyers for Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation.

7. Contact for Refund Queries

For questions related to refunds, claim verification, or refund status updates, please contact:

Email: support@ostaagar.com

Please include your Consignment ID while contacting support for faster assistance.

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