Meesho charges 0% commission on most categories — but adds shipping markup, ad fees, and reverse-shipping costs. This calculator shows your real net profit per order after all the hidden fees. Used by 12,000+ Indian Meesho sellers.
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Meesho's positioning is "0% commission" — but they make money on shipping markup and ads.
| Category | Commission % | Shipping (markup) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel (sarees, kurtis, lehengas) | 0% | ~₹50-90 per order | Free for sellers; Meesho's main margin source |
| Fashion Jewellery | 0% | ~₹40-70 per order | Free; light packages |
| Home Decor | 0% | ~₹80-150 per order | Heavier shipping |
| Beauty / Cosmetics | 0% | ~₹50-80 per order | Compact packages |
| Footwear | 0% | ~₹100-180 per order | Heavy shipping |
| Electronics Accessories | 1.5–3% | ~₹50-90 per order | Small commission for high-value items |
| Kids / Toys | 0% | ~₹70-120 per order | Free |
| Platform | Commission | Fixed fee | Shipping | Net to seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meesho | ₹0 (0%) | ₹0 | Hidden in price | ~₹420 |
| Flipkart | ₹83 (16.5%) | ₹25 | ₹30 | ~₹362 |
| Amazon | ₹85 (17%) | ₹35 | ₹40 | ~₹340 |
Meesho looks best on per-order math, but: (1) Meesho returns are 25-35% (vs Flipkart 12-15%, Amazon 8-12%) which kills your profit. (2) Meesho's average order value is ₹250-350 (vs Flipkart ₹600+) so unit count must be higher. (3) Meesho ads are required for visibility above 100 sellers — adds ₹20-50 per order.
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✦ Meesho Image GeneratorMeesho charges 0% commission on most categories including apparel (sarees, kurtis, lehengas), fashion jewellery, home decor, beauty, and footwear. Electronics accessories carry a small 1.5-3% commission. However, Meesho makes money via shipping markup (₹40-180 per order baked into customer pricing) and ads (optional but needed for visibility).
Three sources: (1) Shipping markup — customer pays ₹50-180 shipping; Meesho's actual logistics cost is much lower; the difference is Meesho's margin. (2) Ads — sellers pay ₹100-1000+/day for Meesho Ads to appear top of category. (3) Meesho Mall — premium brand storefronts pay subscription. (4) Logistics partnerships — Meesho earns from courier rate negotiations.
Meesho's average return rate is 25-35% for apparel (sarees, kurtis), one of the highest in Indian e-commerce. This is because: (1) most products are sub-₹500, low-stakes purchases; (2) customers often try multiple sizes; (3) cash-on-delivery makes returns frictionless. Compare: Flipkart 12-15%, Amazon 8-12%. Plan for this in your pricing — add 20-30% margin.
Realistic margins on Meesho apparel: 15-30% net profit after all costs (product + packaging + reverse shipping for returns). Sellers earning 40%+ are either selling unique designer items, importing from Surat/Sirajganj at deep discount, or running ad-supported low-margin volume plays. Use this calculator to model your specific numbers.
Meesho's 7-day return window covers all "looks different / size issue" returns. The customer returns the product via Meesho's reverse logistics (typically Delhivery or Meesho's own network). The seller is charged ₹40-70 per return for reverse shipping, deducted from the next settlement cycle. Lost or damaged returns get partial reimbursement after dispute.
Meesho Ads run on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis, typical CPC ₹2-8 for apparel. To stay top-50 in a category like "Sarees Under ₹500", expect daily ad spend ₹200-500. New sellers can join Meesho Boost programmes for subsidised ads in first 30 days.
Meesho pays 15 days after order delivery (settlement T+15) — slower than Flipkart (T+12) but faster than Amazon's T+14 to T+30. Settlements happen weekly to your registered bank account. Disputed returns are deducted in the same cycle.
Sell on both — they target different audiences. Meesho = volume play (sub-₹500 sarees, low margin, high return rate). Flipkart = mid-premium (₹500-3000 average order, lower returns, brand visibility). Most successful sellers run identical SKUs on both with platform-tuned pricing. Use the Flipkart calculator to compare per-order economics.