HomeNewsBusinessStartupFrom Amazon to Zomato: Platform fee is the charge that keeps on giving for e-commerce apps

From Amazon to Zomato: Platform fee is the charge that keeps on giving for e-commerce apps

Aryaman Gupta • September 11, 2025 / 21:48 IST

From food delivery and e-commerce to fashion and ticketing, fees tucked into bills are quietly reshaping how platforms balance costs, fend off competition, and chase profitability.

For now, while the platform fee line item does not generate profits, it certainly helps cushion the blow.

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