Why is actual marketplace seller payout lower than calculator estimates?

Standard calculators fail to account for courier weight discrepancies, 18% GST on platform service fees, TCS/TDS withholdings, and return logistics (RTO). SellerLeak computes the exact net payout based on 2026 published rate cards.

How does RTO impact e-commerce net profitability?

When an order returns undelivered (RTO), forward freight, reverse handling, and packaging costs are absorbed by the merchant with zero revenue. An RTO rate of 20% can eliminate an apparent 25% gross product margin.

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Deeply researched, unit-economics mathematical playbooks built from actual seller settlement statements, Indian tax gazettes, and verified dispute protocols.

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Marketplace Profitability 11 min read

Amazon vs Flipkart vs Meesho: Which Pays You the Most in 2026?

A rigorous, line-item mathematical breakdown of real seller take-home payouts across Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho in 2026. Factoring in 0% commission myths, RTO reverse freight, closing slabs, and 18% GST.

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Amazon Referral Fee Chart 2026: Category-Wise Breakdown & Subcategory Caps

The complete, verified 2026 Amazon India Category Referral Fee Chart. Master subcategory commission percentages, price thresholds, fee caps, and hidden promotional exemptions.

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Marketplace Profitability 10 min read

Is Meesho Still 0% Commission in 2026? (100-Order Unit Economics Math)

Does Meesho really charge zero commission in 2026? We dissect forward shipping freight, 18% GST, customer return penalties, and 0.6% tax withholdings across 100 real supplier dispatches.

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FBF vs FBA vs Self-Ship: Which Fulfillment Wins in 2026?

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) vs Fulfillment by Flipkart (FBF) vs Self-Ship/Easy Ship. Compare storage costs, pick & pack fees, Prime/Assured conversion lifts, and damage liability.

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