Kolkata, May 10 (FN Agency) Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce marketplace, has announced an all-new simplified rate card policy aimed at revolutionising the seller experience on the platform and enabling greater settlement clarity.Key highlights of the new rate card, effective May 18, 2024, include a Simplified Rate Card Structure, Economical FBF rates offering a competitive edge to streamline operations at a larger scale, and an Updated Shipping Policy, enabling sellers to provide enhanced customer value, according to a media statement here on Friday. This transformative change through a simplified rate card will foster equitable growth opportunities, reflecting Flipkart’s commitment to empowering sellers.
A comprehensive educational strategy has been implemented to ensure sellers understand the benefits and implications of the rate card revisions. Flipkart will provide recorded explanations detailing the advantages of the new rate card structure and offer step-by-step guidance on navigating these changes. Flipkart’s dedicated seller support team will continue to assist sellers with enhanced business decision-making.By providing informative resources and direct support channels, Flipkart aims to help sellers understand the changes and make informed decisions while maximizing their success on the platform.Speaking about the development, Rakesh Krishnan, Vice- President and Head – Marketplace, Flipkart, said, “As a homegrown e-commerce company, we recognize that navigating the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce can be challenging for sellers.
These changes are a direct reflection of our ongoing dialogue with our sellers. By reducing complexities and ensuring clearer settlements, we aim to make doing business on Flipkart seamless and more rewarding. This rate card redesign is part of Flipkart’s broader initiative to streamline operations and offer robust support to our vast network of sellers across India. These changes will improve the ease of doing business and amplify potential market reach and consumer engagement. With enhanced benefits, we are confident that this initiative will unlock new opportunities for sellers to thrive and transform the selling experience on our platform.”