Snapdeal Seller Guide – How to List Products with Marketplace Requirements (India)

Why Snapdeal Matters for Indian Retailers & D2C Brands

Snapdeal continues to be a strong marketplace for budget-conscious consumers, offering:
• High sales volume in value categories
• Pan-India coverage
• Fast-growing electronics & home segments
• Strong presence in Tier 2–4 regions
• Low entry barriers for new sellers
• Easy cataloging across categories

Challenges:
• Variation complexities (especially size/color for fashion)
• High return potential without quality listings
• Pricing and GST compliance checks

Catalogix simplifies this by automating Snapdeal-ready templates, quality checks, and optimized listing workflows for faster go-live.

Step 1: Register on Snapdeal Seller Panel

Start by signing up on the Snapdeal Seller Registration Portal.

You’ll need:
• GSTIN
• PAN Card
• Bank Account Details
• Pickup Address
• Business Registration Documents
• Mobile & email verification

Snapdeal approves sellers after validating business type and category relevance.

Step 2: Set Up Your Business & Logistics Profile

Complete the details:
• GST & tax profile
• Bank verification
• Pickup & return address
• Shipping preferences
• Warehouse details

Snapdeal provides logistics support to most sellers through Snapdeal Plus, offering competitive rates.

Step 3: Download the Correct Snapdeal Listing Template

Snapdeal uses Excel-based templates for bulk listing.

Steps:

1. Products → Add New Products → Bulk Upload

2. Select Category → Sub-category

3. Download the appropriate Excel template

Templates include:
• Product identifiers
• Taxonomy
• Attribute fields
• Pricing & GST fields
• Images
• Compliance details

Step 4: Fill the Snapdeal Template Accurately

Mandatory Fields (All Categories)

• Product Title
• Brand (or "Generic" where allowed)
• Color / Size / Material
• Category
• GST %
• Product Description
• Price & MRP
• Country of Origin
• Key Features

Category-Specific Requirements

Fashion: Size chart, fabric, fit, pattern, style

Electronics: Warranty, model number, specs, BIS certification

Home & Kitchen: Dimensions, material, capacity

Beauty & Personal Care: Ingredients, shelf life, safety details

Kids, Toys & Baby: Age group, compliance

Pro Tip: Strong key features increase visibility.

Step 5: Create Accurate Variations (Color, Size, Volume, Pack Size)

Supported Variation Types:
• Size
• Color
• Weight/volume
• Pack size

Checklist:
• Consistent parent product
• Attribute-matched values
• Unique images per variant
• Consistent pricing
• Correct GST %

Step 6: Upload Listings & Go Live

Upload options:
• Single Listing
• Bulk Upload
• Catalogix API integration

QC Process:

1. Attribute validation

2. Image QC

3. Compliance checks

4. Listing approval

Snapdeal Image Requirements (Clean & Clear)

General Guidelines

• White or plain background
• No watermarks or text
• Clear lighting
• Product fills 70–85% of frame
• High resolution

Fashion

• Front, back, detail shots
• Model optional but increases trust

Footwear

• Multiple angles, sole view

Home & Kitchen

• Dimensions visible
• Material close-ups

Beauty

• Ingredient and packaging clarity

Electronics

• Ports, accessories, packaging shots

Fixing Snapdeal Listing Rejections

Common Rejection Reasons:

1. Wrong or missing attributes

2. Low-resolution images

3. Incorrect GST % or MRP

4. Wrong category mapping

5. Duplicate listings

Fix: Download QC error report → Correct → Re-upload.

The Smart Way to Scale: Catalogix by Streamoid

Catalogix automates:
• Template filling
• High-conversion titles & bullet features
• Variation grouping
• Image QC checks
• Auto-fixing listing errors
• Publishing to Snapdeal + other marketplaces

Catalogix = Faster listing, fewer errors, better rankings.

Why Indian Retailers & D2C Brands Choose Streamoid

1. AI optimized for value-driven marketplaces

2. Bulk listing automation

3. Accurate taxonomy mapping

4. Image QC automation

5. Unified multichannel feed management