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Guides for Indian e-commerce sellers on Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and D2C — marketplace setup, GST compliance, logistics, and growth strategies.
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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.
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.
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.