How to Sell on Amazon.in?

How to Sell on Amazon?

This article will explore how to sell on Amazon.in? and how many ways you can sell your products on Amazon.in.

Amazon is India’s most visited online shopping marketplace, and more customers than ever rely on it for online shopping. With orders from over 100% serviceable pin codes in India, Amazon. has become the online destination for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Did you know:

More than 15,000 sellers have become millionaires and over 3500+ sellers have become crorepatis by selling on Amazon.in

When you start selling on Amazon, you become part of a retail destination home to sellers of all kinds, from Fortune 500 organizations to artisan vendors who make handcrafted goods. They all sell here for a reason: to reach the crores of customers who visit Amazon to shop. Let’s explore how to sell on Amazon.in?

  • Crores of people buy from Amazon.in

  • Secure payments and brand protection

  • Expand your reach to 180+ countries with Amazon.in

  • Services and tools to grow your business

How do you register as a seller on Amazon?

Before you start selling, you must have your details and documents handy.
Here is the checklist of all that is required to start registering as an Amazon seller :

  • Email ID

  • Active Mobile Number

  • GST Number (or you are selling in a GST-exempt category) or PAN Details

  • Active Bank Account

*GST is the Goods and Service tax imposed on the supply of goods and services. It is an indirect tax that replaces several others in India, like excise duty, VAT, services tax, etc., to make taxation easier for people.


And that’s it! Complete this checklist to start your registration.

Steps to Launch Your Business on Amazon.in?

  • Step #1

    If you have a customer account on amazon.in, use the email & password to Sign In.

  • Step #2

    If not, choose ‘Create your Amazon account’ and enter the details required.

  • Step #3

    Enter the GST number of your business and verify it by uploading your GSTIN certificate

  • Step #4

    Enter the store name you want your Amazon.in business to be known by

  • Step #5

    Enter the pickup address from where carriers can collect products you get orders for.

  • Step #6

    Choose the shipping method you prefer Easy Ship or self-shipping.

  • Step #7

    Provide details of the active bank account of your business.

  • Step #8

    List the products that you want to sell.

  • Step #9

    Click on the ‘Launch store and start selling’ button.

Steps to launch your business on amazon

To read about these steps in detail, check out the Amazon.in seller registration guide.

There are different types of fees associated with selling on Amazon.in.

Selling On Amazon Fee = Referral Fee + Closing Fee + Shipping Fee + Other Fee

  • REFERRAL FEES

    Fee charged by Amazon.in as a percentage of the sales made by selling any product. It varies for different categories

  • CLOSING FEES

    Fee charged in addition to Referral Fee, based on your product price.

  • WEIGHT HANDLING FEES

    Fee incurred for delivering your order through Easy Ship and FBA.

  • OTHER FEES

    FBA fee to pick, pack, & store your orders.

Fulfillment Fee Structure Comparison

Fee TypeFulfillment by Amazon (FBA)Easy Ship (ES)Self-Ship
Referral FeeStarts from 2%; varies by categoryStarts from 2%; varies by categoryStarts from 2%; varies by category
Closing FeeReduced closing fee for FBA; varies by product price rangeVaries by product price rangeVaries by product price range
Shipping FeeReduced shipping fee for FBA; starts at Rs. 28 per itemStarts at Rs. 38 per item shipped; varies by item volume and distanceCost you will incur for shipping your order through a 3rd party carrier of your choice
Other FeePick, pack, and storage fees
Read about fees and pricing in detail

What is Seller Central?

Once you register as an Amazon seller, you get access to your Seller Central dashboard. This is where you manage your entire business. From adding your first product to finding tools to grow a successful brand, you’ll find everything here to run your business.

Below are a few things you can do on Amazon Seller Central.

  • Keep track of your inventory and update your listings from the Inventory tab.
  • Download custom business reports and bookmark templates you use often.
  • Use customer metrics tools to monitor your seller performance.
  • Contact Selling Partner Support and open help tickets using the Case Log.
  • Keep track of your daily sales for all the products you sell on Amazon.

To start selling your product on Amazon, you must first list it. You can provide your product information, such as the category, brand name, product features and specifications, product images, and price. Your customers can use all these details to help them purchase your product (as shown here).

Set up your product page to start selling. You can edit product details from your Seller Central dashboard’s ‘Manage Inventory’ section.

To showcase your products on Amazon.in, you need to list them from your Seller Central account in one of the two ways:

  • Adding a new offer by matching products with search or barcode scan

    (if the product is available on Amazon.in)

  • Create a new listing by uploading product images and adding details & features

    (for new products, not yet listed on Amazon)

Why do product details matter?

Customers compare different products before purchasing, looking at the product image, video, and specifications to decide if it suits their needs. Providing complete and accurate product details helps them buy your products, generating more sales.

Here are some of the details required for a new listing:

  • Colored image

  • Features should be clearly visible

  • Height & width should be 1000 pixels or larger to enable zooming

  • Images must not exceed 10,000 pixels on the longest side

  • Accepted formats – JPEG (.jpg), TIFF (.tif), preferred format – JPEG

Click here to get a list of products that are restricted from selling on Amazon.in

Fulfilling your orders includes storing inventory, packaging products, shipping, and delivering orders. Amazon.in has 3 different order-fulfilling options:

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)

When you join FBA, you send your products to the Amazon Fulfillment Center, and Amazon takes care of the rest. Once an order is received, we pack and deliver your products to the buyer and manage your customer queries.

Here are some of the benefits of using Fulfillment by Amazon:

  • Offer unlimited free & fast deliveries to customers.
  • You store your products in Amazon.in’s Fulfillment Centers, and we take care of the rest – picking, packing, & shipping
  • Customer service & returns managed by Amazon.in
  • Eligibility for Prime

How does FBA work?

  • Send products to Amazon.in FC*

    *Fulfillment Center

  • Amazon.in stores products

  • Customer orders

  • Amazon.in packs and ships

  • Amazon.in Handles customer service

  • Amazon Stores manage returns

Easy Ship

Amazon Easy Ship is an end-to-end delivery service for Amazon.in sellers. The packaged product is picked up by Amazon from the seller’s location by an Amazon Logistics Delivery Associate and delivered to the buyer’s location.

Here are some of the benefits of using Easy Ship:

  • Fast and safe delivery of Amazon.in
  • Control over your inventory. No storage cost
  • Customer service & returns man

How does Amazon Easy-Ship work?

Amazon Easy-Ship can help eliminate your delivery headaches and help you scale your business.

  • Register as a seller and list your products

    Register as an Amazon.in Seller and login to Seller Central to set up your account. Update your business details and add your product listings either through our easy-to-use listing tools on Seller Central or through the Seller App.

  • Store your products in your warehouse and provide the address to Amazon for pickups

    Once you’ve listed your products, store your products in your warehouse. In your Seller Central Easy Ship settings, you can provide the address of your warehouse for easy pick-ups by our Amazon Logistics delivery associate.

  • Get orders for your products

    When customers order from you on Amazon.in, you get a notification of the order via email, Seller Central, and SMS. You can then schedule the pickup and keep the product packed according to Amazon guidelines and ready for pickup. You can even use Amazon packaging material.

  • Amazon delivers your products to customers

    Through our world class fulfillment network delivering to 99% of India’s pin codes, we will deliver your products to the customer quickly and reliably. Your customers can also track their orders. Happy customers mean a better chance to receive a 5-star rating and more orders.

Self Ship

Being an Amazon.in Seller, you can store, pack, and deliver your products to the customer using a third-party carrier or your delivery associates.

Here are some of the benefits of using Self-Ship:

  • Complete control of your business
  • Use your resources for operations
  • Only closing & referral fees are to be paid to Amazon.in
  • Enable a Prime badge in your area with Local Shops on Amazon and get discovered.

How to calculate Shipping Fees?

Total Shipping Fees = Fees based on item weight (refer to size guidelines below) and distance (refer to shipping regions below)

Example 1: if an item (containing a book) weighing 700 gms is shipped from Delhi to Chandigarh (same region, but different city, i.e., Regional shipping) through FBA, then Shipping or Weight handling Fees = ₹ 40 + ₹ 17 = ₹ 57

Example 2: If an item weighing 3.5 kg (containing an electronic item) is shipped by Easy Ship from Bangalore to Shillong (across the region, i.e., national shipping), then Shipping fees = ₹ 72 + ₹25 + (₹27*3) = ₹178

Example 3: if an item weighing 19 kg (containing a chimney, which is a Heavy and Bulky item) is shipped from a Bangalore warehouse to a customer address in the same city (Local shipping) using Easy Ship, then shipping fees = ₹192 + (₹5*7) = ₹ 227

Amazon does not charge shipping fees for self-ship. You will have to take care of delivery yourself or with the help of a courier partner, who will pay directly for the delivery cost.

Congratulations!
You made your first sale. The first thing you might expect is your payment. Your first Amazon.in payment! So exciting, right?

Getting your payment

  • Payment generated through Automated Clearing House (ACH) or electronic transfer.

  • Payment is received within 5-7 business days.

  • Get payment reports and summary on the Seller Central.

Performance metrics (and why they matter)

Amazon sellers operate at a high standard so we can provide a seamless, delightful shopping experience. We call it being customer-obsessed, and as an Amazon seller, it means keeping an eye on these key metrics:

  • Measure business performance through sales dashboard and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with Amazon.in policies.
  • Monitor product reviews through the feedback manager.
  • Use the voice of the customer to identify any highlighted product issue.

You can keep tabs on your Seller Central performance and ensure you meet your targets.

Customer reviews

Customer product reviews are integral to the Amazon shopping experience, benefiting both customers and sellers.
Ensure you know the right and wrong ways to get more product reviews and avoid policy violations.

Better performance equals better customer service, which equals better seller ranking.

Best Practices to Sell on Amazon.in

Becoming a great seller means knowing your marketplace inside out. Ensure you do not miss out on vital information that can make your business successful.

Here’s a checklist to remember as you enter the Amazon.in the selling world.

  • Great customer service is the most important part.

  • Check your account health timely.

  • Join FBA to enjoy premium services for your business & offer a rich customer experience.

  • Use advertising tools to improve your brand presence.

  • Expand to other product categories to maximize your profits.

  • Take advantage of sale events with attractive pricing and offers to increase sales.

  • Use the Automate Pricing tool to set a competitive price and increase the chances of winning Offer Display.

  • Always, always listen to what customers say about your product.

How to register as an Amazon.in seller?

If you already have an Amazon.in customer account, you can sign in with this Email ID / Phone No. And enter your customer account password to begin selling with the same account. You can also create a separate seller account with a different email address and phone number and begin registration.

How do I manage orders and returns?

Go to ‘Manage Order’ on the Seller Central page. Track all your shipment status, shipping service, and payment mode here & keep yourself updated to avoid any mismanagement.
To manage returns, go to ‘Return Reports’ under the Reports section. You can track your return shipments and refunds. You can also join FBA for a hassle-free experience.

How do I make products more visible?

You can get more visibility to your products by:
Using relevant keywords – Include keywords in your product title that people type in while searching to get on their top search list.
Advertising – Activate Sponsored Product ads to make your product appear in multiple places.

How do I ensure my customers don’t buy fake or counterfeit products?

Amazon.in has initiated a Transparency Program to identify fake products. All you need to do is register in the program and get Transparency codes for your products.

What is the Offer Display?

Offer Display is the box on the right side of an Amazon.in product, where customers can buy or add it to their cart. Since multiple sellers can sell the same product category, the Offer Display goes to one seller only, for which they need to compete on specific parameters and win.

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