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Track verified Flipkart seller-facing policy announcements, commission rate card changes, Ekart logistics SLAs, Seller Protection Fund (SPF) rules, Flipkart Assured tier criteria, Legal Metrology compliance, and Flipkart Ads updates with Goafreet's operational commercial interpretations.
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Source: Flipkart Seller Hub Announcements, Policy Pages, and Official Communications · Tracking Flipkart India Marketplace & Shopsy · Last Curated September 2026
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Official notices curated from Flipkart Seller Hub Announcements, Policy Documents, and Ekart Logistics notifications.
Seller Operational Notice: Flipkart policies, commission rate cards, and Ekart logistics rules vary by product vertical, seller tier (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Diamond), and fulfillment model (Smart / FBF / Self-Ship). Always cross-check the applicable notice in your own Flipkart Seller Hub account before altering pricing or dispatch workflows.
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2026
Operations: Returns · Claims / Disputes · Settlements · Fulfillment · Warehousing
September
(2 updates)
September 8, 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-01
Seller Protection Fund (SPF) Claim Window Tightened to 7 Calendar Days from Return Delivery
Flipkart Seller Hub announced an update to SPF claim policies: sellers must submit return dispute claims with unboxing video documentation within 7 calendar days of receiving a damaged or wrong customer return, reduced from the previous 14-day window.
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Deadline: 2026-09-20
Big Billion Days 2026: Warehouse Inbound Appointment & Stock Cutoff Schedule Announced
Flipkart Supply Chain operations published mandatory inbound appointment booking dates and warehouse delivery cutoffs for sellers participating in Big Billion Days (BBD) 2026 across FBF mother hubs and zonal fulfillment centers.
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August
(1 update)
August 14, 2026
Deadline: 2026-09-15
Mandatory CPCB EPR Registration Certificate Upload for Plastic Packaging & EEE Categories
Flipkart Compliance Operations mandated that all brand owners, manufacturers, and importers of electrical/electronic equipment (EEE), batteries, and plastic-packaged goods must upload valid Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates to avoid listing suppression.
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July
(1 update)
July 1, 2026
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Q3 2026 Flipkart Rate Card Revision: Fixed Fee & Payment Collection Fee Adjustments
Flipkart updated its seller fee structure: Fixed Fees adjusted by ₹1.50–₹3.50 across slab tiers (₹501–₹1,000 and ₹1,001+), while Collection Fees for prepaid payment transactions revised to 1.8% + GST across standard payment modes.
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June
(1 update)
June 18, 2026
Effective: 2026-06-18
Launch of Generative AI Listing Assistant for Automatic Attribute & Title Optimization
Flipkart introduced a GenAI-powered listing enhancement assistant within the single and bulk catalog upload interfaces, automatically suggesting high-search-volume keywords, compliant titles, and technical specifications based on uploaded product images.
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May
(1 update)
May 12, 2026
Deadline: 2026-06-01
Flipkart Assured (F-Assured) Eligibility: RTD SLA Tightened to 98.5% Across All Tier Badges
Flipkart announced stricter eligibility standards for maintaining the 'Flipkart Assured' badge on seller listings: Ready-To-Dispatch (RTD) compliance must be sustained at >= 98.5% on a 30-day rolling window, with cancellation rates capped at < 0.8%.
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April
(1 update)
April 20, 2026
Effective: 2026-04-20
Flipkart Ads Campaign Manager Launches Multi-Touch Attribution & Incremental ROAS Metrics
Flipkart Ads introduced an enhanced reporting dashboard incorporating 7-day and 14-day multi-touch attribution models, alongside incremental return-on-ad-spend (iROAS) analytics to distinguish baseline organic sales from paid ad lift.
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March
(1 update)
March 10, 2026
Effective: 2026-03-25
OTP-Based Reverse Pickup Verification Rolled Out to Curb Return Fraud in High-Value Categories
Flipkart Logistics expanded mandatory customer OTP verification for reverse pickups across mobile phones, laptops, and watches, requiring customers to provide an OTP to the field executive to confirm handover of the original serial-numbered item.
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February
(1 update)
February 5, 2026
Effective: 2026-02-15
Extension of Zero Commission Program for Sub-₹500 Products Across Apparel & Kitchenware
Flipkart announced an extension of its 0% marketplace commission initiative for products priced under ₹500 across vertical categories including fashion accessories, kitchen essentials, and home organizers, supporting micro-entrepreneurs.
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January
(1 update)
January 15, 2026
Effective: 2026-01-15
Enhanced Form 16A TDS & TCS Certificate Download Center in Seller Hub Payments Dashboard
Flipkart upgraded its financial reporting center, introducing one-click quarterly Form 16A TDS certificates and monthly TCS statement reconciliation tools to assist sellers with GST and Income Tax filing.
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2025
Operations: Returns · Logistics · Fees & Commissions · Pricing · Marketplace Programs
November
(1 update)
November 20, 2025
Deadline: 2025-12-01
Restructuring of Return-to-Origin (RTO) Shipping Charges & Reverse Pick Fee Caps
Flipkart introduced capped reverse logistics fees for genuine courier-return (RTO) instances, eliminating reverse shipping charges for Tier-1/Gold sellers where customer non-delivery was outside seller control.
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September
(1 update)
September 2, 2025
Deadline: 2025-09-15
Big Billion Days 2025 Price Lock Rules & Collaborative Seller Discount Matching Terms
Flipkart announced BBD 2025 campaign enrollment rules: sellers opting into festive event price locks must commit promotional pricing 14 days before early-access kickoff, with Flipkart co-funding discounts up to 50% on select high-demand verticals.
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June
(1 update)
June 25, 2025
Effective: 2025-07-01
One-Click Catalog Sync Between Flipkart Seller Hub and Shopsy Hyper-Value Platform
Flipkart rolled out unified catalog management allowing sellers to cross-list active Flipkart listings directly onto the Shopsy social-commerce platform with synchronized inventory reserves and automated zero-commission rate mappings.
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April
(1 update)
April 10, 2025
Deadline: 2025-05-01
Mandatory 100% Plastic-Free Secondary Packaging Standard for Non-Fragile Shipments
Flipkart Supply Chain mandated that all seller self-ship and Smart Fulfillment orders for apparel, books, and dry groceries must transition to certified corrugated paper boxes, paper tape, and honeycomb mailer envelopes, prohibiting single-use plastic bubble wrap.
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February
(1 update)
February 18, 2025
Deadline: 2025-03-15
Automated Inspection & Listing Suppression for Incomplete Legal Metrology Declarations
Flipkart deployed automated OCR and catalog scanning algorithms to cross-verify mandatory Legal Metrology attributes (Country of Origin, Manufacturer Name/Address, Packer, Importer, Expiry Date, MRP, and Net Quantity) against uploaded listing imagery.
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January
(1 update)
January 10, 2025
Effective: 2025-02-01
Buyer-Seller Messaging SLA: Mandatory 24-Hour Response Time to Reduce Order Cancellations
Flipkart introduced performance tracking for buyer-seller pre-dispatch queries, requiring sellers to reply within 24 business hours. Repeated delayed responses will directly impact the Customer Delight metric inside Seller Tiering.
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2024
Operations: Fulfillment · Logistics · Shipping · Brand · Intellectual Property
October
(1 update)
October 15, 2024
Deadline: 2024-11-01
Smart Fulfillment Expansion: Same-Day Dispatch Requirement for Metro Pin Codes
Flipkart announced upgraded criteria for Smart Fulfillment sellers: orders received prior to 1:00 PM destined for intra-city metro zones must achieve same-day pickup handover to retain Assured regional delivery badges.
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July
(1 update)
July 20, 2024
Deadline: 2024-08-15
Brand Approval Protocol: Mandatory Trademark Registration / Brand Authorization Letter Upload
Flipkart enhanced its Brand Authorization process to eliminate unauthorized resellers and counterfeit claims. Sellers mapping against registered brand names must submit a valid Brand Authorization Letter (BAL) or Registered Trademark Certificate.
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April
(1 update)
April 5, 2024
Effective: 2024-04-20
Annual Revision of National and Zonal Forward Shipping Rate Slabs
Flipkart adjusted its forward shipping fee structure across standard 500g weight increments: Local delivery fees revised to ₹37, Zonal to ₹49, and National to ₹65 + GST, with volumetric weight calculation strictly enforced.
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January
(1 update)
January 22, 2024
Effective: 2024-02-01
Introduction of Target ROAS (tROAS) Automated Bidding in Flipkart Ads Campaign Manager
Flipkart Ads launched smart bidding technology enabling sellers to specify a target Return on Ad Spend; the algorithmic auction engine automatically adjusts keyword bids based on user purchase intent signals.
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2023
Operations: Seller Performance · Marketplace Programs · Orders · Refunds · Payments
November
(1 update)
November 10, 2023
Deadline: 2023-12-01
Flipkart Seller Tiering Overhaul: Introduction of Diamond Tier & Dynamic Performance Thresholds
Flipkart restructured its seller tiering architecture into Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers. Qualification criteria was shifted to quarterly GMV, RTD breaches < 1.0%, Customer Fault Return rate < 2.5%, and minimum Assured catalog percentage.
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August
(1 update)
August 1, 2023
Effective: 2023-08-15
Real-Time Inventory Unlocking & Instant Refund for Buyer Pre-Dispatch Order Cancellations
Flipkart implemented automated order status synchronization: when buyers cancel orders prior to invoice generation, reserved inventory stock is instantly restored to active listings and buyer refunds processed immediately.
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March
(1 update)
March 15, 2023
Deadline: 2023-04-01
Mandatory FSSAI License Number Display & Document Upload Across Packaged Food & Beverage Listings
Flipkart mandated that all sellers listing in Gourmet, Grocery, Health Supplements, and Confectionery must upload a valid 14-digit FSSAI license certificate and declare license numbers directly on product display pages.
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2022
Operations: Product Compliance · Shipping · Logistics
July
(1 update)
July 15, 2022
Deadline: 2022-08-01
Nationwide Prohibition of Identified Single-Use Plastics in Seller Parcel Packaging
Pursuant to Ministry of Environment notifications, Flipkart prohibited single-use plastic films under 120 microns, thermocol cushioning, and plastic tapes, requiring transition to paper-based alternatives.
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2021
Operations: Catalog · Listings · Product Compliance
August
(1 update)
August 5, 2021
Deadline: 2021-08-20
Mandatory Country of Origin & Manufacturer Details Declaration on All Active Listings
In accordance with DPIIT directives and Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020, Flipkart mandated that every active catalog listing must explicitly display Country of Origin and legal manufacturer/importer information.
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2020
Operations: Payments · Settlements
October
(1 update)
October 1, 2020
Effective: 2020-10-01
Implementation of 1% Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on Net Taxable Supplies
Flipkart implemented statutory TCS deductions under Section 52 of the CGST Act at the rate of 1% (0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST or 1% IGST) on the net value of taxable supplies, remitted directly to the government on behalf of sellers.
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Flipkart policies, fee rate cards, seller tier criteria, and fulfillment rules frequently vary by vertical category, seller tier, fulfillment model (Smart / FBF / Non-Smart), and account standing. Always cross-verify the applicable Seller Hub notice for your own account before making commercial or operational commitments.