About Ink & Chai

India's curated online bookstore  ·  inkandchai.in

Ink & Chai is an India-based online bookstore on a simple mission: get genuine, well-priced books into the hands of readers across the country — quickly, honestly, and without the markups of traditional retail.

What we sell

Over 2,300 titles across every genre our readers love — contemporary fiction and romance, self-help and finance, mythology, Hindi literature, manga and comics, kids' books, and curated combo sets. Every book is a genuine paperback sourced directly from publishers or authorised distributors — never pirated, photocopied, or scanned.

How we operate

We're an online-only retailer. You browse and order on inkandchai.in, we dispatch from our Delhi warehouse within 24 hours, and your books arrive in 2–5 business days anywhere in India. You can pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking) or choose cash on delivery and pay only when your order arrives at your door.

Our promise to you

• Genuine books only — sourced directly from publishers, never counterfeit.
• Transparent pricing — the price you see includes all taxes; free shipping on orders above ₹499.
• 7-day easy returns — wrong, damaged, or not-as-described? Return it from your account and get an automatic refund once we receive it.
• Real human support — reach us by email or WhatsApp, Monday to Friday, 9 AM–6 PM IST.
• 100% delivery guarantee — if your order isn't delivered for any reason, you get a full refund.

Payments & security

Online payments are processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways (Razorpay / PhonePe). We never store your card details. The entire site runs over a secure HTTPS (SSL) connection. Read our Privacy Policy for how we handle your data.

Business information

Ink & Chai is operated as an online bookselling business based in New Delhi, India. For any business, wholesale, or partnership enquiries, please contact us using the details below.

See also: Contact Us · Shipping Policy · Return Policy · Refund Policy · Terms · Privacy