Selling on Flipkart: tips for new sellers
Practical advice for getting started on Flipkart, from onboarding and listings to dispatch and seller ratings.
- Complete onboarding with accurate GST and bank details
- Dispatch on time to protect your seller rating
- Use Flipkart's tools to price competitively and run promotions
Flipkart is one of India's largest marketplaces, with a huge customer base across cities and smaller towns. New sellers who treat it like a serious channel, with daily routines and good listings, grow steadily.
- 1Register and verify
- 2List products
- 3Set prices
- 4Go live
- 5Fulfil orders on time
Onboarding
You will typically need GST registration, a PAN, a bank account and a pickup address. Make sure details match exactly across documents to avoid delays. Check Flipkart's seller hub for the current requirements for your category.
Listings that convert
- Clear, accurate titles with the brand and key attributes
- Images that meet Flipkart's guidelines, with several angles
- Complete specifications so you appear in filters
- Honest descriptions that match the product
Fulfilment and seller rating
Dispatch orders within the promised time, pack well and keep cancellations low. Your performance metrics affect visibility and the badges you can earn.
Pricing and promotions
Use the seller tools to understand competitive prices and fees. Joining sale events can boost sales, but work out your margin after commission, shipping and expected returns first.
- Process new orders
- Print labels and dispatch
- Answer buyer questions
- Check returns
- Update stock
Grow gradually
Start with your best products, learn what sells and expand the catalogue once operations run smoothly.
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