In short
- You need a mobile number, an email ID, a bank account, a GSTIN (PAN for books only) and at least one product.
- Flipkart charges 0% commission on products priced below ₹1,000 and across Fashion. Fixed and shipping fees still apply.
- A listing either matches a product already on Flipkart or is created new with full details and images.
What do you need to sell on Flipkart?
Flipkart says creating a seller account takes less than 10 minutes if you have these ready:
- An active mobile number and an active email ID
- A regular GSTIN, for every category except books
- PAN details, if you only sell books
- An active bank account, where Flipkart pays you
- At least one product to sell
No GSTIN yet? Flipkart points you to the government's GST portal: register or log in, fill in the enrolment application form and submit it. Talk to your accountant about which GST registration fits your business.
How do you register as a Flipkart seller?
- Go to Flipkart Seller Hub. Open seller.flipkart.com and choose Start Selling.
- Verify your mobile number and email ID. These become your login and how Flipkart reaches you.
- Add your GSTIN or PAN and your bank account. Use the GSTIN for every category except books.
- List your first product. Match it to an existing product or create a new listing (see below).
- Choose how orders are fulfilled and wait for your first order.
You can do all of this, and later manage orders, stock, payments and ads, from the Flipkart Seller Hub app as well as the website.
How do you list products on Flipkart?
Flipkart offers two ways to list a product:
- Match an existing product. If the same product is already on Flipkart, you can link your offer to that listing and go live without creating a new one.
- Create a new listing. For a product that isn't on Flipkart yet, you add the full information: description, dimensions, features, images and usage instructions.
Detail pays. Flipkart says precise, complete product information with clear images can raise a product's visibility on the platform by up to 15%. Flipkart listings lean on key features and the right vertical attributes, so fill in every attribute that applies, not only the title and description, and use product images that meet your category's rules.
What does Flipkart charge sellers?
Flipkart's fees depend on the category, the shipping method and the selling price of your product. The full rate card is in your seller dashboard once your account is created. Flipkart's own fees page sets out the main parts:
| Fee | What it is | What Flipkart says |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | A share of each sale, by category | 0% on all products priced below ₹1,000, in every category, and 0% across the whole Fashion category at any price. Other categories have their own rates. |
| Fixed fee (closing fee) | A fee per order, set by your seller tier | Gold and Silver sellers pay the base rate, Bronze sellers ₹10 more, and Platinum sellers less than the base rate. |
| Shipping or fulfilment | The cost of getting the order to the customer | Shipping costs depend on local, zonal or national delivery; Fulfilment by Flipkart has its own fees. |
Commission rates are the same whether Flipkart or you fulfil the order. Payments go to your registered bank account after dispatch, with Flipkart's fees deducted, and Flipkart's fees page says they can arrive in as little as 3 days, depending on your seller tier.
Should you choose Fulfilment by Flipkart?
Flipkart offers two ways to get orders to customers:
| Compared | Fulfilment by Flipkart (FBF) | Non-Fulfilment by Flipkart (NFBF) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | At the nearest Flipkart warehouse | At your premises or a community warehouse |
| Packing | Flipkart packs your products | You pack them before pickup |
| Shipping | Flipkart picks and delivers | You schedule a pickup and a Flipkart agent collects |
| Returns and customer service | Managed by Flipkart | Managed by Flipkart |
| FAssured badge | Yes | Based on your reliability score |
FBF suits sellers who want to hand over storage and packing. NFBF keeps stock and packing with you. The FAssured badge is Flipkart's reliability programme: products get extra quality checks and delivery within 2 to 4 days of ordering, which Flipkart says brings more visibility.
How do you get more sales on Flipkart?
- Complete listings: every attribute filled in, clear images and an honest description.
- Competitive prices: Flipkart's price recommendation tool suggests where to price.
- Flipkart Ads: cost-per-click campaigns for visibility, or Smart ROI campaigns that aim for returns.
- Reviews and stock: Flipkart notes that a low rating can hurt ad clicks, and advises keeping stock available while ads run.
- Sale events: shopping festivals such as The Big Billion Days.
Can someone list my products on Flipkart for me?
Yes. Digifyus writes and builds Flipkart listings, with keyword research, key features and the right vertical attributes, from ₹4,999 per product. Product images can come from an AI product shoot or photo editing for clean backgrounds. Selling on Amazon too? See how to list products on Amazon India and what Amazon charges sellers.
Flipkart selling questions, answered
Can I sell on Flipkart without GST?
Only books. Flipkart asks for PAN details instead of a GSTIN for the books category. Every other category needs a regular GSTIN.
How much commission does Flipkart charge?
Flipkart charges 0% commission on products priced below ₹1,000 and across the Fashion category. Other categories have their own rates, shown in the seller dashboard. Fixed and shipping fees still apply.
How long does Flipkart seller registration take?
Flipkart says less than 10 minutes when your mobile number, email ID, GSTIN or PAN and bank account are ready.
Do I need a warehouse to sell on Flipkart?
No. With Non-Fulfilment by Flipkart you store products at your premises or in a community warehouse, and a Flipkart agent collects each order. With Fulfilment by Flipkart, your stock sits in Flipkart's warehouse.
Sources: Sell online, Fees and commission and Flipkart Ads (Flipkart Seller Hub), checked 31 October 2026
Written by Arnav, founder of Digifyus, a digital marketing agency for D2C and e-commerce brands. Published , updated .