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Goods and Services Tax
Complete GST guides for Indian business owners — registration, return filing, ITC claims, e-invoicing, and compliance for e-commerce sellers and MSMEs.
New to GST? Read our complete guide for e-commerce sellers.
goods and services taxGST-Based Business Loans: How to Qualify
Learn how GST-based business loans work in India. Discover turnover multipliers, GSTR-1 and 3B checks, and how to qualify for collateral-free credit.
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.
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 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.
news and updatesShip-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.
goods and services taxGST Invoice Management System (IMS): Accept, Reject or Pending — A Seller's Guide
IMS decides which supplier invoices reach your GSTR-2B. Here is what Accept, Reject and Pending do, when silence counts as acceptance, and how credit notes are treated differently.
news and updatesLast Date to Claim FY 2025-26 ITC: 30 November 2026 Checklist for Sellers
ITC on FY 2025-26 invoices cannot be claimed after 30 November 2026, or earlier if you file GSTR-9. Here is what the deadline means and a checklist to run before it.
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.