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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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GST on Marketplace Fees: How to Claim the ITC
Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho charge 18% GST on their fees, and you can claim it back as ITC. Here's what qualifies, who can't claim, and why sellers of 5% goods can get the excess refunded from 1 November 2026.
ReadMarketplace Settlement Reconciliation: Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho
Your payout is never your sale price. Here's how to reconcile a marketplace settlement line by line: fees, GST on fees, 0.5% TCS, 0.1% TDS and returns, with a worked ₹1,180 example and a monthly checklist.
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.
ReadHow to Claim TCS Refund on Amazon and Flipkart Sales
Selling on Amazon or Flipkart and seeing 0.5% TCS deducted from every payout? Here's how to claim that money back correctly through GST and income tax without missing credits.
ReadSection 194O Explained: The 0.1% TDS Every Amazon and Flipkart Seller Needs to Understand
Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and every other marketplace deduct TDS from your payouts under Section 194O. The rate dropped from 1% to 0.1% from October 2024. Here's what it means for your cash flow, ITR, and how to claim it back.
ReadGST 2.0 and Your ITC: How the New Slabs Are Quietly Changing Your Cash Flow
GST 2.0 didn't just change product rates — it shifted how input tax credit accumulates for every e-commerce seller. Here's how to spot the ITC mismatch in your business and fix it before it costs you.
ReadCan I file GST return myself?
Yes, you can file GST returns yourself — but whether you should depends on your monthly transaction volume, how many platforms you sell on, and how much your time is actually worth. Here's the honest breakdown.
ReadE-commerce Cash Flow Forecasting Guide (2026)
Learn how to build a realistic cash flow forecast for an Indian e-commerce business. Master marketplace settlement cycles, COD and RTO lags, festive inventory gaps, and GST reserve planning.
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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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GST on Marketplace Fees: How to Claim the ITC
Marketplace Settlement Reconciliation: Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho
How to Sell on ONDC: Why There's No "ONDC Seller Signup" Page
GST Registration Cancelled or Suspended? How to Revoke It (and the 3-Year Return Bar)
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