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The Dhanaay Blog
GST, e-commerce, and business finance — written for Indian sellers.
business growthBlinkit vs Zepto Dark Store Franchise: FOFO vs COFO Explained
Blinkit and Zepto both let you open a dark store as a franchise partner — but the two models put inventory risk in completely different places. Here's how FOFO and COFO actually differ, and the business registration and GST questions to sort out before you sign.
goods and services taxGST for Franchise Businesses: Fees, Royalty & ITC Explained
Franchise fees, royalties, and brand-usage payments all attract GST — but at different rates depending on what's actually being supplied. Here's how GST applies to franchisors and franchisees, and what ITC you can actually claim.
GST for Exporters: LUT Filing and Zero-Rated Invoices for E-commerce Sellers
GST for Exporters: LUT Filing and Zero-Rated Invoices for E-commerce Sellers
Amazon Global Selling and India's new export-focused FDI rules are opening cross-border selling to GST-registered marketplace sellers. Here's how LUT filing, zero-rated invoicing, and export GST refunds actually work.
goods and services taxGSTR-2A vs GSTR-2B: Which One to Use for Your ITC Claim
GSTR-2A and GSTR-2B both list your inward supplies, but only one of them decides how much Input Tax Credit you can actually claim. Here's the difference, and the monthly check every seller should run before filing GSTR-3B.
goods and services taxSame HSN Code, Two Different GST Rates — Why This Happens and How to Check Yours
A surprising number of HSN codes carry two completely different GST rates depending on the exact product — not the code number. Fifteen real examples, and how to check which rate actually applies to what you sell.
goods and services taxQuick Commerce & GST: Why Every Dark Store Needs an APOB Registration
Selling through Blinkit, Zepto, or Swiggy Instamart means your goods sit in dark stores across multiple states — and under GST law, every one of them needs to be registered as an Additional Place of Business. Here's what that actually requires, and why regulators are now trying to simplify it.
e commerceHow to Sell on Blinkit: Brand & Vendor Onboarding Guide (2026)
Blinkit doesn't work like Amazon or Flipkart — it's an invite-approved vendor model, not self-serve listing. Here's the actual onboarding process, documents, commission structure, and the GST detail most guides skip: APOB registration for every dark store you supply.
e commerceHow to Sell on Swiggy Instamart: Seller Registration Guide (2026)
Swiggy Instamart requires full GST registration for every seller — no composition scheme, no Enrolment ID shortcut. Here's the onboarding process, commission structure, settlement cycle, and the multi-state GST requirement first-time quick-commerce sellers miss.
e commerceHow to Sell on Zepto: Vendor Registration Guide (2026)
Zepto runs one of the most curated vendor approval processes among Indian quick-commerce platforms — expect weeks, not days. Here's the registration process, required documents, and the GST/APOB requirement that trips up first-time quick-commerce vendors.