The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has issued Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notices to food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy, totalling Rs 750 crore. Zomato has been asked to pay Rs 400 crore, while Swiggy faces a demand of Rs 350 crore. The tax authorities consider food delivery a service subject to GST on the platforms' revenue. This development has led to a dip in Zomato's share price and raises questions about the broader implications for the food delivery industry.
GST Intelligence Targets Zomato and Swiggy with Demand Notices Worth Rs 750 Crore, Citing Tax Liability on Food Delivery Services
In a significant development, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has taken action against leading food aggregators Zomato and Swiggy, issuing Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notices, according to a report on Wednesday. The notices sent to Zomato and Swiggy amount to Rs 400 crore and Rs 350 crore, respectively, as the tax authorities assert that
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FAQ :
The total amount of GST demand notices issued to Zomato and Swiggy is Rs 750 crore.
Zomato has been issued a GST demand notice amounting to Rs 400 crore.
Swiggy has been issued a GST demand notice amounting to Rs 350 crore.
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) issued the GST demand notices.
The tax authorities assert that food delivery is a service and therefore subject to GST on the revenue generated by these platforms.
Following the news, Zomato's shares experienced a dip, closing 1.07% lower.