Tata CLiQ — Marketplace Knowledge Graph

Tata CLiQ is the Tata Group's omnichannel marketplace — split into Tata CLiQ (fashion + electronics) and Tata CLiQ Luxury (international luxury, watches, fine jewellery). Trust-led brand discovery, high AOV, and a UPI-strong audience aged 28–55. Stricter authentication checks than any other Indian marketplace.

Founded
2016
HQ
Mumbai, India
Parent
Tata Group
Region
India

Quick Reference

Legal Name
Tata Unistore Ltd
Primary Category
Fashion + Luxury + Electronics
Industries
FashionLuxuryElectronicsWatchesJewellery
Difficulty
Very Hard (5/5)

Approval Requirements

  • GST + PAN + Bank account
  • Brand Authorization Letter from trademark owner (mandatory)
  • Trademark certificate (granted only — TM-A not accepted)
  • Brand authenticity dossier (factory certificates, source-of-goods proof)
  • Minimum 15 SKUs (Tata CLiQ) / 8 SKUs (Tata CLiQ Luxury)
  • BIS Hallmark for any precious-metal jewellery

Commission Structure

18–32%
Premium + Luxury

Mainline CLiQ 18–24%, CLiQ Luxury 26–32%.

Catalog Requirements

Min SKUs
15
Attributes
38 per SKU
Schema
CLiQ Catalog v3
Variants
Size + Colour + Authentication QR
Notes
Each luxury SKU carries a Tata-issued authenticity QR.

Image Guidelines

Image Count
6 per SKU
Dimensions
2000×2500 px
Background
White or grey
Model
Required for apparel
Notes
Luxury SKUs require 360° image rotation.

Logistics Model

FBM + Tata CLiQ FCs

Premium SKUs ship from Tata-bonded warehouses (insurance + chain-of-custody).

Payment Cycle

Net 14 days post-delivery; Luxury 21 days.

Ad System

CLiQ Sponsored + Editorial Placements

Editorial-led (less auction); curated category banners.

Return Structure

Window
7–15 days
Policy
Authenticity-verified returns only on Luxury
Seller Cost
Reverse logistics + authentication-recheck fee

Growth Difficulty Score

Very Hard (5/5)

Editorial calibration based on rejection rate, doc strictness, SKU floor, approval cycle, and support responsiveness.

Ideal Brand Categories

International luxury fashion
Premium watches & writing instruments
Fine jewellery (BIS-certified)
Premium consumer electronics

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Cannot produce source-of-goods proof for luxury / import SKUs
  • Trademark application (TM-A) instead of granted certificate
  • Photography fails 360° rotation requirement (Luxury)
  • Below ₹2,000 price band on Luxury (positioning mismatch)
  • No factory inspection report (apparel)

How to Onboard on Tata CLiQ

  1. 1

    Brand application submission

    Apply on Tata CLiQ Seller Hub with KYC, trademark certificate, and brand dossier.

  2. 2

    Authentication & dossier review

    Tata's authentication team verifies source-of-goods, factory certificates, and brand provenance (CLiQ Luxury only).

  3. 3

    Editorial fit review

    CLiQ's editorial team validates brand fit against the curated assortment.

  4. 4

    Catalog & imagery QC

    SKUs uploaded against Catalog v3 + 360° image checks for luxury.

  5. 5

    Authentication QR issuance & go-live

    Tata-issued authenticity QRs assigned per SKU; brand goes live with a curated launch banner.

Tata CLiQ Glossary

Trademark (Registered Trademark (TM Class))
Premium Indian marketplaces accept either a granted TM certificate or a TM application receipt (Form TM-A) as proof of brand ownership.
BIS Hallmark (BIS Hallmark Certification)
Mandatory purity certification for gold and silver jewellery sold on marketplaces in India — required by Tata CLiQ Luxury, Tira, and Nykaa Fashion.
PLA (Product Listing Ad)
A sponsored placement that pushes a specific SKU to the top of search and category pages. Bidding is CPC-based on the seller portal.
AOV (Average Order Value)
Average rupee value of a single order on the marketplace. Higher AOV categories (e.g. luxury) tolerate higher commission percentages.
Brand Store (Branded Storefront)
A dedicated, brand-controlled URL on the marketplace (e.g. myntra.com/brand-x) with custom banners, A+ content modules, and curated collections.
Reconciliation (Payment Reconciliation)
The order-by-order audit of marketplace settlements against the SKU-level commission, fees, RTO claw-backs, and TDS — typically run monthly.
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature code)
GST classification code (6–8 digits) every SKU must carry on the marketplace catalog and invoice for tax compliance.

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