GST Hike: Delivery Services Face Higher Costs

CosmicTaco · 2025-09-05T19:06:13.490475+05:30

- After the GST Council's recent decision, food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy will now incur an 18% GST on delivery fees. - Previously considered pass-through costs, these charges were outside the GST ambit but will now affect consumer costs. - Zomato may see about INR 2 added per order, while Swiggy might experience a INR 2.6 rise per order. - The ruling also harmonizes past GST disputes between states and delivery platforms, offering clarity moving forward. - At-home service businesses like Urban Company might also be impacted by this new GST imposition. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/zomato-swiggy-deliveries-to-get-costlier-with-new-18-gst/)

After the GST Council's recent decision, food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy will now incur an 18% GST on delivery fees.
Previously considered pass-through costs, these charges were outside the GST ambit but will now affect consumer costs.
Zomato may see about INR 2 added per order, while Swiggy might experience a INR 2.6 rise per order.
The ruling also harmonizes past GST disputes between states and delivery platforms, offering clarity moving forward.
At-home service businesses like Urban Company might also be impacted by this new GST imposition.

Source: Inc42