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Flipkart Rolls Out INR 3 Platform Fee

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Introduction of Platform Fees

Flipkart has introduced a platform fee of INR 3 on its ecommerce platform and INR 5 on its quick commerce service, Flipkart Minutes.

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Alignment with Industry Practices

The new fees align Flipkart with quick commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto, who also charge similar fees.

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Exemptions from the Fee

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Flipkart Grocery orders and its travel vertical, Cleartrip, are exempt from this platform fee.

Strategic Revenue Boost

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The platform fee supports Flipkart’s efforts to increase revenue and profitability, especially as it expands in the quick commerce sector.

Comparison with Competitors

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While Flipkart adopts this fee structure, rivals like Amazon and Meesho continue to operate without imposing platform fees.

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Flipkart Rolls Out INR 3 Platform Fee

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