E-commerce festive season squeezes seller margins with higher fees, penalties

Amazon and Flipkart have revised cancellation penalties and logistics fees ahead of the festive season, impacting seller margins. Flipkart charges flat fees for delays and cancellations, while Amazon links penalties to order value. Rising logistics costs add to the burden.
Why it matters
Textile and apparel sellers on e-commerce platforms should factor in higher cancellation fees and logistics costs when planning festive season inventory and pricing.