E-Commerce Giants Hike Seller Fees as Competition Heats Up
What Happened
Amazon and Flipkart have increased fees and penalties for sellers ahead of the festive shopping season. Amazon raised cancellation and closing charges, while Flipkart introduced penalties of up to ₹90 for dispatch delays and order cancellations, adding to sellers' operating costs.
Key Takeaways
The fee hikes reflect intensifying competition in India's e-commerce market and rising logistics costs, though sellers warn the added burden could eventually lead to higher prices for consumers.