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Short, sourced updates on GST changes, marketplace and platform policy, quick commerce, D2C funding and e-commerce rules — what changed, who it affects, and what Indian online sellers should do next.
news and updates57th GST Council Rules Take Effect 1 Nov 2026: What Online Sellers Must Know
Rules following the 57th GST Council meeting of 8 Oct 2026 apply from 1 Nov: a new Rule 14B registration route for small marketplace sellers, a wider inverted-duty refund, looser post-sale discount conditions and 5% GST on delivery services.
news and updatesAmazon and Flipkart Seller Fee Changes for Festive 2026
Amazon moved cancellation fees to a percentage of order value from 17 Aug and raised closing fees from 7 Sept; Flipkart added ₹30/₹60/₹90 dispatch and cancellation penalties from 23 Aug. What sellers should check before the sales.
news and updatesD2C Funding in 2026: What Investors Now Look For
Indian D2C funding is down from its 2022 peak and going to profitable brands. Ultrahuman's ₹583 Cr round is the year's largest so far. The investor checklist, and what it means if you run or plan a D2C brand.
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.
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.
news and updatesCountry-of-Origin Filter Rule Is Now in Force: What Sellers Should Do
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2026 were notified on 13 Feb 2026 and took effect on 1 July 2026. E-commerce entities selling imported products must offer a searchable, sortable country-of-origin filter.
news and updatesQuick Commerce Festive 2026: What It Means for Sellers and Brands
Datum Intelligence projects festive online sales of up to ₹1.55 lakh crore, with quick commerce at about 16%. What that means if you sell online, and how to decide whether quick commerce is worth chasing.