The hidden Amazon commission changes in 2026

Amazon frequently revises its referral fee structures and closing fees. For 2026, the commission restructure has caught many Indian ecommerce sellers off guard, particularly in low-margin categories like electronics and home goods.

The Silent Margin Killer

While an increase from 5% to 6.5% referral fee might sound small on paper, it often translates to a 15-20% drop in net profitability. If your accounting system (like Tally) only tracks gross settlements without mapping order-level commission, you won't realize you're bleeding money until the end of the quarter.

Variable Closing Fees Restructure

Amazon's closing fees are heavily dependent on price bands (e.g., items under ₹250, ₹251-₹500, etc.). A slight price adjustment to your SKU could bump it into a higher closing fee bracket. You must continuously audit these bands by cross-referencing your settlement V2 report against your SKU price drops.

With an automated system like MaruTally, these anomalies are flagged immediately on an order-to-order basis.