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Inc42 — Startup and funding newsTrade press3 h ago

Credit, payments & interest Exports, imports & dutiesImportant

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.

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Inc42 — Startup and funding newsTrade press14 h ago

Credit, payments & interest Global marketsImportant

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.

Why it matters

Textile and apparel sellers on e-commerce platforms should review their dispatch timelines and cost structures to avoid penalties.

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SGCCI — News & eventsIndustry body19 Oct

Textile policy & schemes FOSTTA, SGCCI & industry bodiesImportant

SGCCI MSME Conclave 2026: Policy updates, dispute resolution & export opportunities

SGCCI’s MSME Conclave on 23 Oct 2026 in Surat will cover MSMED Act 2026, online dispute resolution, Gujarat industrial policy incentives, and export opportunities. Key speakers include officials from MSME-DFO and Gujarat government.

Date: 23 Oct 2026
Time: 9:30 AM Onwards
Venue: Platinum Hall, SIECC Campus, Sarsana, Surat
Organiser: SGCCI