Amazon India has introduced a marketplace fee of INR 5 on each order to support its diverse sellers and reliable delivery services.
This fee, inclusive of taxes, applies to all users, including Amazon Prime members, except for certain order types like gift cards, Amazon Business orders, and digital purchases.
Competitor Flipkart implemented platform fees last year, charging INR 3 on its ecommerce platform and INR 5 on Flipkart Minutes.
Ecommerce and quick commerce platforms like Zomato and Swiggy have also increased fees, leading to concerns about inflated order prices and accusations of unfair pricing practices.