Frequently Asked Questions about Selling on Amazon.in

Frequently Asked Questions about Selling on Amazon.in

Selling on Amazon.in is easy. First you list the products that you want to sell on Amazon.in marketplace. Customer sees your product and makes a purchase. You will receive a notification to ship the product. You deliver the product to the customer and confirm shipment or let Amazon fulfill the order for you through FBA or Easy ship. Amazon will deposit the funds into your bank account after deducting our fees.

What products can I sell on Amazon.in?

You can sell items in the following categories:

Apparel, Automotive, Baby Products, Batteries, Beauty, Books, Consumables, Consumer Electronics (including Cameras and Video Games - Consoles), Digital Accessories (including Mobile Accessories, Electronics Accessories and PC Accessories), Groceries, Home, Jewelery, Kitchen, Luggage, Mobile Phones, Movies, Musical Instruments, Office and Stationary, Personal Care Appliances, Personal Computers, Pet Supplies, Software, Shoes and Handbags, Tablets, Toys, Video games (consoles and games) and Watches.

What do I need to register as a seller on Amazon.in? You will need the following information to register: I don’t have a website, can I still sell on Amazon.in?

You don't need a website to start selling on Amazon.in marketplace. Once you complete registration, you will have access to our Seller Central platform using which you can list your products for sale on amazon.in.

Who takes care of shipping?

This depends on which fulfillment option you use to deliver your products. With FBA & Easy Ship, Amazon will handle the delivery of products to customers (and returns). When you choose Self-ship, you will deliver the products yourself where you can use third party courier services or your own delivery associates (for Local Shops)

Who takes care of packaging? If I take care of packaging, where do I get the packaging material from?

Packaging depends on your which fulfillment option you use to deliver your products. With FBA, we take care of packaging your product in a delivery box. With Easy Ship and Self Ship, you will have to take care of packaging, and you can purchase Amazon packaging material.

If I list my products using Sell on Amazon, will the customer know that he or she is purchasing from me on Amazon.in marketplace?

We will clearly indicate on our product detail pages and offer listing pages that the product is sold by you and the invoice will carry your name.

What is a Offer Display?

Offer Display is a white box on the right side of the product detail page where customers can add products for purchase. Only seller with excellent metrics and performance can avail the Offer Display.

What is Prime badge?

Prime Badge is offered to Prime Sellers who enjoy special services by subscribing to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Local Shops on Amazon, or Seller Flex. A Prime Badge helps you seamlessly store and ship your products and sell your products on Prime Day. Find out more about the benefits of Prime Badge here.

Fees and Charges What are the charges for selling on Amazon.in?

We charge you when you get an order. Listing on Amazon.in is free. Refer to Pricing for more details.

What are different fees that Amazon.in charges? Click here to know the different types of fees applicable for an Amazon Seller. How can I calculate profitability?

You can calculate the approximate fees per products using our calculator here. By deducting your cost price, you can assess your profitability and which fulfillment channel is right for which of your products.

Can I cancel my account?

You can stop selling at any time. If you have availed any paid Amazon services, contact seller support from the bottom any Seller Central page to get them removed.

How and when do I get paid?

You are eligible to get paid for the order 7 days after the order is delivered. Amazon.in ensures payment for your sales (minus the Amazon Seller fees) is deposited securely into your bank account every 7 days, including your Pay on Delivery orders.

Managing your Account How do I list my products on Amazon.in?

You can use our Web-based interface to list products one at a time, or excel-based inventory files to list your products in bulk. The procedure and information required will vary depending on whether your products are already in the Amazon.in catalogue. Once you complete your registration for selling on Amazon, you will be guided on the steps needed to list your products. Learn more about the listing process here.
Please note that currently it is mandatory to have ISBN/bar codes to list on Amazon. If you are a manufacturer or do not have these, you can request for an exception by contacting seller support through your Seller Central account. Some product categories might require additional information to list your products.

How can I list a product that does not have barcodes?

If the product you sell does not have a barcode or a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), you can request a GTIN exemption to sell your products on Amazon. Once we have reviewed and approved your application, you will be able to list your products.

How do I manage my orders on Amazon.in?

You can view your orders and manage them through “Manage Order” inside Seller Central (you will have access to sellercentral.amazon.in after your complete registration). If you are using Fulfilment by Amazon, your orders will be fulfilled and shipped by Amazon. If you are using Easy Ship, you can pack your orders and schedule pickup for our team through your Seller Central account. If you choose to store and deliver your products on your own, you need to pack and ship products to customers and then confirm to the customer about the shipment through your Seller Central account.

How do I list my products on Amazon.in?

You can use our Web-based interface to list products one at a time, or excel-based inventory files to list your products in bulk. The procedure and information required will vary depending on whether your products are already in the Amazon.in catalogue. Once you complete your registration for selling on Amazon, you will be guided on the steps needed to list your products. Learn more about the listing process here.
Please note that currently it is mandatory to have ISBN/bar codes to list on Amazon. If you are a manufacturer or do not have these, you can request for an exception by contacting seller support through your Seller Central account. Some product categories might require additional information to list your products.

What do I need to list my products?

Based on the category and the brand you are selling, understand step-by-step process to selling on Amazon.in, top selling sub-categories, documents required to list you products, calculating fees, etc., in the category pages given below.