Same-day delivery.
24×7 locker pickup.
Roughly half the cost.
Podrones operates a network of NanoHubs and patented PodBank (smart lockers) across 10 cities. D2C brands bulk-ship to us at convenient intervals. We handle same-day hyperlocal delivery when an order is placed. When the customer isn't home, they pick up from our locker at any hour.
You bulk-ship to NanoHub
One weekly/bi-weekly/monthly consignment to our hub in the cities of your choice. Immediate savings on inbound freight versus sending individual orders across the country.
We receive + sort
Orders processed immediately. Each parcel tagged for delivery zone or locker slot. Daily stock report to your account.
Same-day dispatch
Orders before 3 pm delivered by 9 PM. Self-Pickup orders load into PodBanks automatically.
Customer collects, anytime
WhatsApp/SM OTP for pickup. Pickups tracked live. You see delivery status, locker occupancy, and COD settlement in one dashboard in real-time.
The structural advantage
- → Bulk inbound = dramatically lower per-unit freight
- → Hyperlocal dispatch = 12–18 hours faster than national courier
- → PodBanks = zero re-attempt cost, zero failed delivery by design
- → Vending = your SKU available for impulse purchase 24×7
- → Live dashboard = "where is my order?" calls drop to near zero
- → Patented locker tech = no competitor replicates
Ideal D2C profile
- → Personal care · skincare · haircare · grooming
- → Nutraceuticals · wellness · supplements
- → Pet food · accessories · medications
- → Healthy snacks · beverages · functional food
- → Sexual wellness — discreet locker pickup is a real USP
- → Baby care · home care · electronics accessories
For a typical Pune brand at 200 orders/month.
| Cost line | With courier today | With NanoHub |
|---|---|---|
| Per-shipment forward cost | ₹90–150 | ~½ that |
| Re-attempt cost (~30% of orders) | ₹18–25 × 60 orders | ₹0 (locker pickup eliminates) |
| "Where is my order?" support calls | ₹40–80 × ~30 calls/mo | Near ₹0 (live tracking) |
| RTO logistics drain (~25% of orders) | ₹180–240 × 50 orders | ~80% reduction |
| Estimated monthly saving | ₹X+ /month |
Specific figures depend on your category, AOV, and current courier mix. To model your real numbers — or use our calculator to size the problem first.
3 slots open
this quarter.
We're onboarding three D2C brands for our Pune NanoHub pilot. Founding partners get priority locker slots, dedicated delivery windows, and full before/after cost data so the ROI is visible from day one.