Flipkart is one of India’s largest marketplaces, strong in electronics, fashion, home and many other categories. Here is how to go from registration to your first order.
What you need
- GST number for most categories.
- PAN and a bank account in the business name.
- A pickup address for orders.
- Product details and images.
Step 1: register on Flipkart Seller Hub
Sign up with your mobile number and email, enter GST and bank details, and set up your pickup address and store name.
Step 2: list products
- Choose the correct category and vertical.
- Fill every required attribute; missing fields cause rejections.
- Use clear images that meet Flipkart’s guidelines.
- For many products, use bulk catalogue sheets.
Listings go through quality checks before going live. Check lengths with our listing length checker.
Step 3: understand fees
Flipkart charges fees such as commission, fixed fees, collection fees and shipping, which vary by category and price. Check the current rate card in Seller Hub, then calculate your payout with our commission calculator.
Step 4: fulfil orders well
- Pack securely with the shipping label.
- Hand over to the pickup partner on time.
- Keep cancellations low; they affect your seller rating.
Step 5: grow
- Improve listings with better titles and images.
- Take part in sale events when your margins allow.
- Use Flipkart Ads carefully on best-sellers.
See our Flipkart listing service.
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