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E-commerce platforms hike fees, penalties ahead of festive season

Amazon and Flipkart have increased penalties for late dispatches and cancellations, along with new fees on every order. Delhivery has also added a surcharge for D2C brands. These changes impact sellers, especially those handling low-value orders, amid rising production and fulfilment costs.

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Summary by TT-Media from “Why This Festive Season Is Getting More Expensive For Ecommerce Sellers” (Inc42 — Startup and funding news, Trade press). For the full text, official notices and exact figures, read the original.

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