Meesho Seller Fees 2026: 0% Commission, Shipping & GST
- Meesho seller fees in 2026 at a glance
- What 0% commission really means
- Meesho shipping charges for sellers
- GST TCS and income tax TDS on Meesho payouts
- Worked example: profit on a ₹499 Meesho sale
- Meesho vs Flipkart vs Amazon fees
- How to price products on Meesho
- Common mistakes Meesho sellers make
- Accuracy and privacy
- Frequently asked questions
Meesho is the only big Indian marketplace that says it charges 0% commission on every category. That is true, but it does not mean every rupee of the sale price reaches your bank. This guide explains, from Meesho's own pricing page and the official GST and income tax rules, exactly what is deducted from a Meesho sale in 2026, and shows a worked example you can repeat with the free calculator above.
Meesho seller fees in 2026 at a glance
| Charge | What Meesho states |
|---|---|
| Commission | 0% in all categories |
| Registration and listing | Free |
| Payment gateway / COD fee | None. You keep the full sale price on prepaid and cash-on-delivery orders |
| Cancellation penalty | None for supplier cancellations or auto-cancellations |
| RTO (return to origin) | No return shipping fee on RTO orders |
| Shipping | Charged per order, with 18% GST on the shipping charge |
| Payment cycle | Settled to your bank account on a 7-day cycle, including COD orders |
So the two things that actually reduce your payout are shipping plus its GST and the government deductions (GST TCS and income tax TDS) that every e-commerce platform in India must make.
What 0% commission really means
On Flipkart or Amazon India you usually pay a commission (a percentage of the price), a fixed or closing fee and a collection fee, and each of these attracts 18% GST. Meesho removes all three. That makes Meesho attractive for low-priced products, where a fixed fee of even ₹20 to ₹30 can wipe out the margin. The trade-off is that you must price carefully, because shipping becomes your biggest per-order cost.
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Meesho shows the shipping charge for each product in your Supplier Panel when you list it. It depends on the package weight, the size and how far the order travels, so there is no single public rate card. Two rules are fixed:
- 18% GST is added to the shipping charge. A ₹70 shipping charge costs you ₹82.60.
- No fee on RTO orders. If a cash-on-delivery order is refused and comes back, Meesho does not charge return shipping, so you lose the forward shipping only.
To keep shipping low, weigh the packed product, use the smallest safe box, and check the charge in the panel before you set your price.
GST TCS and income tax TDS on Meesho payouts
These are not Meesho fees. They are deductions the law requires every e-commerce operator to make, and both can be claimed back.
- GST TCS (Section 52, CGST Act): 0.5% of the net taxable value of your sales (0.25% CGST + 0.25% SGST, or 0.5% IGST) since 10 July 2024, down from 1%. It appears in your GST portal and can be used to pay your GST.
- Income tax TDS: 0.1% of the gross sale amount. From 1 April 2026 this sits in Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (it was Section 194-O earlier). If you are an individual or HUF, have given your PAN or Aadhaar, and your sales on the platform stay within ₹5 lakh in the year, no TDS is deducted. TDS is credited against your income tax.
Worked example: profit on a ₹499 Meesho sale
Say you sell a kurti at ₹499, the Supplier Panel shows a ₹70 shipping charge, and your product cost including packing is ₹250. The product's GST rate is 5%.
- Commission: ₹0.
- Shipping with GST: ₹70 + 18% = ₹82.60.
- Payout before tax deductions: ₹499 − ₹82.60 = ₹416.40.
- GST TCS: taxable value is ₹499 ÷ 1.05 = ₹475.24, and 0.5% of that is ₹2.38 (claimable).
- Income tax TDS: 0.1% of ₹499 = ₹0.50 (claimable, and nil if you fall within the ₹5 lakh limit).
- Profit before your own GST: ₹416.40 − ₹250 = ₹166.40, which is 33% of the price.
- Your GST on the sale: ₹23.76 at 5%. If you are GST-registered and have no input tax credit to offset it, profit becomes about ₹142.64.
The calculator at the top of this page is set to Meesho with these numbers. Change the price, shipping and cost to see your own payout and profit instantly.
Meesho vs Flipkart vs Amazon fees
| Fee type | Meesho | Flipkart / Amazon India |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 0% | Category-based percentage |
| Fixed or closing fee | None | Usually per order, by price band |
| Collection / payment fee | None | Charged on many orders |
| Shipping | Per order + 18% GST | Per order, by weight and zone |
| GST on fees | On shipping only | 18% on all fees |
Flipkart and Amazon publish their exact rates inside the seller dashboard by category. To compare fairly, choose Flipkart or "any other marketplace" in the calculator and type your rate card values.
How to price products on Meesho
- Find the shipping charge for the product in the Supplier Panel and add 18% GST.
- Add your product cost, packing and an allowance for returns. Returned (not RTO) orders still cost you the forward shipping.
- Decide the profit you want per order.
- Price = cost + shipping with GST + profit + your GST. Test the result in the calculator before you list.
Common mistakes Meesho sellers make
- Ignoring the 18% GST on shipping and pricing on the bare shipping charge.
- Treating TCS and TDS as lost money instead of claiming them in GST returns and the income tax return.
- Shipping in an oversized box, which pushes the order into a higher weight slab.
- Pricing too close to cost and leaving no margin for returns.
Accuracy and privacy
Fee facts in this guide come from Meesho's official supplier pricing page, and tax rules from the CBIC and the Income Tax Department. Meesho can change its policies, so confirm the latest terms in your Supplier Panel. The calculator runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Try the Marketplace Fee CalculatorEnter your own numbers and see the result instantly.Frequently asked questions
Does Meesho charge commission from sellers in 2026?
No. Meesho states it charges 0% commission across all categories, with no registration, listing, payment gateway or cash-on-delivery fees.
What are Meesho shipping charges for sellers?
Meesho shows the shipping charge for each product in the Supplier Panel. It depends on weight, size and distance, and 18% GST is added to it. For example, a ₹70 charge costs ₹82.60.
Does Meesho charge for RTO orders?
No. Meesho says it does not charge a return shipping fee on RTO orders. You lose only the forward shipping on that order.
How much TCS does Meesho deduct?
Meesho, like every e-commerce operator, collects GST TCS of 0.5% of the net taxable value of your sales under Section 52 of the CGST Act. You can use it to pay your GST.
Is TDS deducted on Meesho payments?
Yes, 0.1% of the gross sale amount under the Income-tax Act, 2025 (earlier Section 194-O). Individuals and HUFs who give PAN or Aadhaar and sell up to ₹5 lakh in a year are not subject to it.
When does Meesho pay sellers?
Meesho says the settlement is paid to your bank account on a 7-day payment cycle, including for cash-on-delivery orders.
Can I sell on Meesho without GST?
Meesho says you can still sell if you do not have a GSTIN or have a composition GSTIN. Check the current enrolment rules in the Supplier Panel before you start.