GST
Running a home business in India—whether it’s selling homemade pickles, running a boutique, offering online coaching, or baking cakes—has never been more popular. But as sales grow, one question keeps coming up: Do I need a...
With India’s booming startup culture, many entrepreneurs are starting from their homes—whether it’s selling packaged food, running a cloud kitchen, crafting handmade goods, or offering services online. But one question keeps popping up: “Can I register...
Breaking News
Can You Claim GST Input Credit on Restaurant Bills? Here’s the Truth Businesses Need to Know
Since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rolled out in India, one of the most common queries from business owners has been: “If I...
Do Food Trucks Need GST in India? Rules, Tax Slabs & Penalties Explained
Food trucks are booming in India, offering quick, affordable meals with the flexibility of mobility. But along with growing popularity comes the question: Do...
GST on Food in India: Why Milk and Rice Are Tax-Free but Chocolates Cost 18% More
Since the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India in 2017, few areas have drawn as much discussion as its impact...
Govt Promises ‘Cheaper Living’: GST Cuts on Food, Insurance, and Durables Could Rewire India’s ₹22 Lakh Crore Consumption Market
This Diwali, the government has rolled out a sweeping reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, calling it a “Next-Gen GST” move...
Blinkit introduces new option for businesses to add GSTIN dring purchases
Zomato-owned Blinkit has launched a new feature enabling businesses to add their goods and services tax identification number (GSTIN) when making purchases on the...
High taxes hinder growth of India’s carbonated soft drinks market: ICRIER Report
India's carbonated soft drinks segment is falling short of its growth potential due to obstacles like high taxes under the GST regime, despite government...
Indian Beverage Association calls for GST overhaul, advocates sugar-based tax to propel sector growth
The Indian Beverage Association has called for a rationalisation of the GST structure on non-alcoholic beverages, advocating for taxes to be levied based on...
IPO-bound Swiggy facing INR 327 Crore GST demand
Foodtech giant Swiggy faces potential goods and services tax (GST) liabilities totaling INR 326.7 crore, as indicated in its recently submitted updated draft red...
DGGI issues notices to food and beverage companies over trademark usage, demands INR 3,000 Cr in GST payments
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has issued show cause notices to over a dozen food and beverage companies regarding͏͏...
Zomato faces fresh GST demand of INR 17.70 Crore from West Bengal authorities
Foodtech giant Zomato continues to struggle with tax issues, with West Bengal GST authorities now levying a fresh GST demand and penalty of over...
Zomato to settle INR 9.85 Cr GST case with West Bengal authorities
Already dealing with numerous GST notices, foodtech giant Zomato has opted to resolve a case with West Bengal GST authorities by paying INR 9.85...
Zomato faces fresh GST demand notice of INR 3.5 Lakh
Already grappling with a slew of GST notices, foodtech giant Zomato has now received a tax demand and penalty order totalling nearly INR 3.5...