How much commission does Amazon India charge in 2026?

From March 2026, Amazon India charges 0% referral fee on most products priced under Rs 1,000. Above Rs 1,000, commission is category-based, roughly 4-17% (e.g. electronics ~8%, fashion ~17%), plus a closing fee, weight-based shipping, and 18% GST on fees.

Does Meesho really charge 0% commission?

Yes, Meesho charges 0% commission on the sale price across categories. But sellers still pay shipping, 18% GST on that fee, and reverse shipping on returns, so real deductions typically land around 15-22% of price.

What are Flipkart seller fees in 2026?

Flipkart charges a category commission (0% on fashion and on most items under Rs 1,000), plus a fixed/closing fee, about a 2% collection fee, weight-and-zone shipping, and 18% GST on all fees - typically 20-32% of price before product cost.

What is the biggest hidden seller cost?

Returns (RTO). A returned order loses forward and reverse shipping with no sale, which can turn a profitable order into a loss - especially in fashion.

Fees & Margins · 2026

How much do Amazon, Flipkart & Meesho charge sellers in 2026?

"Zero commission" headlines hide the real cost of selling. Here is the honest 2026 breakdown for India's top three marketplaces — and a free calculator to see your exact profit per order.

The short answer

In 2026, commission is often the smallest fee. Amazon and Flipkart now charge 0% commission on most products under ₹1,000, and Meesho charges 0% commission on everything. What actually eats your margin is shipping, fixed fees, 18% GST, and returns (RTO). Skip to the calculator →

Amazon India seller fees (2026)

Since March 2026, Amazon charges 0% referral fee on most categories under ₹1,000. Above ₹1,000, commission is category-based — roughly mobiles 4%, electronics 8%, home & kitchen 12%, beauty/health ~15%, fashion ~17%. On top of commission you pay a closing fee, weight-based shipping, and 18% GST on those fees.

Flipkart seller fees (2026)

Flipkart charges four fees per order: a category commission (0% on fashion and on most items under ₹1,000), a fixed/closing fee (~₹15–45 by order value), a collection fee of about 2%, and weight-and-zone shipping — all with 18% GST. Total deductions usually land between 20% and 32% of the selling price before your product cost.

Meesho seller fees (2026)

Meesho is the only major marketplace with 0% commission across all categories. But "zero commission" is not "zero cost": you still pay shipping (around ₹65 on a sub-500g fashion parcel), 18% GST on that fee, and a reverse shipping charge (~₹150–165) on returns. Real deductions typically total 15–22% of price.

The fee every seller underestimates: RTO

Return To Origin is the silent margin killer. A returned order costs you forward and reverse shipping with no sale — so a healthy 30% margin can flip negative once return rates climb, especially in fashion. Always model your profit after an assumed return rate, not just on delivered orders. See how to reduce returns.

Fee comparison at a glance

Amazon: 0% under ₹1,000, else 4–17%Flipkart: fashion 0%, else 0% under ₹1,000Meesho: 0% commission, all categoriesAll three: 18% GST on feesAll three: weight + zone shippingAll three: RTO loss on returns

Calculate your exact profit

Fees vary by category, weight, and zone — so estimate yours in seconds. Pick the marketplace, enter your price and product cost, toggle RTO, and see net payout, total fees, and profit instantly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much commission does Amazon charge in 2026?

0% on most products under ₹1,000; above that, ~4–17% by category, plus closing fee, shipping, and 18% GST.

Does Meesho really charge 0%?

0% commission, yes — but shipping, GST, and returns still total ~15–22% of price.

What are Flipkart's fees?

Commission (0% fashion / under ₹1,000) + fixed fee + ~2% collection + shipping, all plus GST — often 20–32%.

Which fee hurts most?

Returns (RTO) — lost two-way shipping with no sale can erase your margin.