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The Dhanaay Blog
GST, e-commerce, and business finance — written for Indian sellers.
goods and services taxGST on Hand Tools & Hardware: A Practical HSN Code Guide for Sellers
Spanners, knives, saws, locks and rollers each have their own HSN code with their own scope and exceptions — seven codes hardware sellers deal with most, and what actually falls under each.
goods and services taxGST on Packaged Food & Snacks: The HSN Codes Sellers Get Wrong
Packaged food HSN codes look simple until a broader scope, a named exclusion, or a much higher rate hides inside the same heading. Eight codes worth checking before you file.
goods and services taxHSN Code Exclusions Sellers Keep Missing
Plenty of HSN codes read like a full category match — until the fine print excludes one specific product type. Nine real exclusions worth checking before you assume your product qualifies.
goods and services taxWhen a Percentage or Condition Decides Your HSN Code, Not the Product Itself
Some HSN classifications hinge on a composition percentage, a packaging condition, or a named end-use — not the product category. Five real examples of thresholds that decide the rate.
goods and services taxE-Way Bill Guide for E-commerce Sellers: When You Need One and When You Don't
An e-way bill isn't just for big-ticket wholesale shipments — warehouse transfers between fulfilment centres, RTO returns, and even a handful of bulk orders can trigger the requirement. Here's the ₹50,000 threshold, the validity rules, and the specific situations e-commerce sellers get wrong.
goods and services taxThe Real Cost of Getting Your HSN Code Wrong (and How to Self-Audit)
A wrong HSN code isn't just a paperwork error — it changes your tax liability, your ITC, and your audit exposure. What actually happens when you misclassify, and a practical way to check your existing catalog.
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.
goods and services taxGST 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.