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What changed, and what to do next
GST notifications and marketplace policy shifts, in plain language.
All updatesAmazon and Flipkart Seller Fee Changes for Festive 2026
Amazon moved cancellation fees to a percentage of order value from 17 Aug and raised closing fees from 7 Sept; Flipkart added ₹30/₹60/₹90 dispatch and cancellation penalties from 23 Aug. What sellers should check before the sales.
D2C Funding in 2026: What Investors Now Look For
Indian D2C funding is down from its 2022 peak and going to profitable brands. Ultrahuman's ₹583 Cr round is the year's largest so far. The investor checklist, and what it means if you run or plan a D2C brand.
Ship-To GSTIN in E-Invoice and E-Way Bill: Postponed, New Date Awaited
GSTN postponed the mandatory Ship-To GSTIN field and the optional e-Way Bill closure from 1 August 2026. What was proposed, who it affects, and what sellers who ship to a different party should prepare.
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Pick your business structure, get Udyam registration, and register for GST — in the right order, before your first sale.
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Missed the GST Amnesty (Section 128A) Deadline? Your Options Now
The Section 128A amnesty window for waiving interest and penalty on old GST demands closed in June 2025. If you missed it or got your application rejected, here's what's actually still available to you.
ReadGST vs VAT: What Actually Changed When GST Replaced VAT in 2017
VAT was a state-only tax that stopped at the state border and forced interstate sellers into cascading tax and multiple registrations. GST replaced it with one nationwide tax and one input tax credit chain — here's what specifically changed, in plain terms.
ReadGST Return Due Dates 2026-27
GSTR-3B for October is due 20 Nov 2026 and GSTR-1 on 11 Nov. Full FY 2026-27 calendar: GSTR-9, QRMP dates, composition and late fees by turnover.
Try itWill the E-Invoicing Threshold Drop to ₹1 Crore? What Sellers Should Prepare Now
The GST Council has discussed lowering the mandatory e-invoicing threshold from ₹5 crore toward ₹1 crore. It isn't law yet — but if it lands, a large tier of mid-size Amazon and Flipkart sellers will need to move fast. Here's what to check before any notification drops.
ReadGSTR-9C for E-commerce Sellers: Reconciling TCS Credit and Section 9(5) Supplies
Your GSTR-9C for FY 2025-26 needs two reconciliations most annual-return guides skip entirely: your TCS credit ledger against GSTR-1, and any supplies where the marketplace itself pays your tax under Section 9(5). Here's how to do both without triggering a mismatch notice.
ReadGot a Rule 88C Notice as an Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho Seller? Here's Why and What to Do
Rule 88C notices fire automatically when your GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B tax liability don't match — and for marketplace sellers, the real cause is usually delayed or mismatched platform sales data, not an actual error on your side. Here's how to read the notice and respond.
ReadAmazon GST Calculator — Fees, TCS & Net Payout
Calculate GST on your Amazon India seller fees, 0.5% TCS deduction, and your actual net payout per order. Free calculator for Amazon FBA/Easy Ship sellers.
Try itGST Registration for E-commerce Sellers and Small Businesses
Most Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho sellers must register for GST whatever their turnover. Dhanaay connects you with a verified CA partner who completes your registration in 3–7 days.
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GST & Tax InsightsEditor's pickGST 2.0 Explained: What the New Two-Slab System Means for E-commerce Sellers
India abolished the 12% GST slab on September 22, 2025. If you sell on Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho, your rates, invoices, and ITC position may have changed — here's exactly what to check and fix.
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Missed the GST Amnesty (Section 128A) Deadline? Your Options Now
GST vs VAT: What Actually Changed When GST Replaced VAT in 2017
Will the E-Invoicing Threshold Drop to ₹1 Crore? What Sellers Should Prepare Now
GSTR-9C for E-commerce Sellers: Reconciling TCS Credit and Section 9(5) Supplies
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