The Ecommerce Squeeze, Supertails Chases Profits & More

Amazon and Flipkart tighten seller rules as festive season approaches. Amazon raises closing charges from 2% to 10% for Easy Ship and Self Ship services based on order value. Sellers face increased cancellation fees and fine for delayed dispatch. Flipkart introduces a three-tier penalty system for operational lapses, with fines for missed dispatch deadlines and late cancellations.

The stricter rules may impact sellers with thin margins during the busy season, as marketplaces aim to improve delivery reliability. Meanwhile, Supertails expands into pet care, aiming for ₹350–400 Cr revenue in FY27. Airbound secures $37 Mn in Series A funding for autonomous drone delivery, targeting a $4.2 Bn market by 2035. Zoomcar's net loss widens 28% YoY to $5.4 Mn, as it shifts towards high-value trips.

Purple Style Labs files for IPO, seeking ₹680 Cr for a fresh share issue. MATTER raises ₹240 Cr from existing backers for motorcycle manufacturing and product expansion.