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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 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.
Will the E-Invoicing Threshold Drop to ₹1 Crore? What Sellers Should Prepare Now
Will 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.
GSTR-9C for E-commerce Sellers: Reconciling TCS Credit and Section 9(5) Supplies
GSTR-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.
Got a Rule 88C Notice as an Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho Seller? Here's Why and What to Do
Got 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.
goods and services taxHow to Calculate GST Payable on Marketplace Sales (Worked Example)
Working out the GST cash you pay after Amazon or Flipkart sales: output tax, minus ITC on purchases and fees, minus the 0.5% TCS credit. A step-by-step example with real numbers.
income taxIncome-tax Act 2025 Cheat-Sheet: 194O, 44AD, Form 26AS
A lookup table of old and new section and form numbers for online sellers: 194O is now 393(1), 15G/15H is Form 121, presumptive tax sits in Section 58. Each row says whether it is officially sourced.
e commerceHow to Sell on Ajio Commerce: Seller Registration Guide (2026)
Ajio Commerce's own FAQ on eligibility, documents, GST requirement, fees and payout — what's actually confirmed, and what to check yourself before you register.
e commerceSell on Amazon Now? What We Found (2026)
Amazon Now is Amazon India's quick-commerce service, but we found no dedicated seller-onboarding page for it — it likely runs on Amazon's existing Seller Central and Fresh infrastructure.
e commerceHow to Sell on BigBasket: Supplier Onboarding Guide (2026)
BigBasket sources through a supplier/vendor portal called BB Sambandh, not instant self-serve listing. Here's what's confirmed, and why the fee figures online aren't officially verified.
e commerceList Your Restaurant or Event on District (2026)
District is Eternal/Zomato's app for dining, movies and events. Here are the two real entry points for restaurants and event organisers — and what we couldn't confirm about fees or process.
e commerceHow to Sell on FirstCry: Supplier & Business Tie-Up Guide (2026)
FirstCry doesn't run an instant self-serve seller signup like Amazon or Flipkart — it's an inquiry-based "Sell With Us" tie-up, and mostly a wholesale (1P) buyer, not a marketplace. Here's what that actually means for a baby/kids brand.
e commerceHow to Sell on Flipkart Minutes: Seller Guide (2026)
Flipkart Minutes isn't open to new brands directly — unlike Blinkit or Zepto, it requires an existing Flipkart seller account first. Here's how onboarding is reported to actually work.