Zomato ordered to pay Rs 800 crore in GST and fines by tax authorities: Report

Food delivery giant Zomato Ltd has been slapped with a significant tax demand by the Joint Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Thane Commissionerate, Maharashtra. The order alleges non-payment of goods and services tax (GST) on delivery charges for the period between October 29, 2019, and March 31, 2022. The total demand includes a GST liability of Rs 401.7 crore, an equal amount in penalty, and applicable interest, bringing the total to Rs 803.4 crore. This development has raised questions about compliance practices in the rapidly growing food delivery industry. Despite the setback, Zomato has vowed to contest the order, citing strong legal grounds.