E-commerce marketplaces Amazon India and Walmart-owned Flipkart have revised their seller fee structures, introducing steep cancellation penalties and higher closing charges right before the upcoming festive shopping rush. Amazon shifted to an order value-based cancellation fee ranging from 2% to 10%, while Flipkart instituted a three-tier penalty system charging up to Rs 90 for missed dispatch deadlines and unfulfilled orders. Amazon is also increasing closing fees across key fulfillment channels starting September 7. Both platforms aim to enforce strict delivery reliability during peak online sales, but merchant bodies worry that the increased costs will burden small and medium enterprises. Key Takeaways Amazon now charges cancellation fees between 2% and 10% based on total item value, plus 18% GST.