CAIT demands ‘Luxury Tax’ on 10-minute deliveries, warn of Kirana Store extinction

A major pushback against the fast-growing quick commerce industry is underway, with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) proposing a “luxury tax” on purchases made through rapid delivery platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart. The recommendation will be submitted to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.