Delivery Fees to Get More Expensive: 18% GST Added to Your Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit Orders

Delivery Fees to Get More Expensive: 18% GST Added to Your Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit Orders

Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit Orders to Cost More: Here’s Why Starting September 22, 2025, your favorite online food and grocery orders are likely to get more expensive. The Indian government has announced a new tax rule that will directly impact platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit, and the cost is expected to be passed on to … Read more

IPL Tickets Just Got More Expensive: A 40% GST Hike Puts Cricket in “Luxury” Category

IPL Tickets Just Got More Expensive: A 40% GST Hike Puts Cricket in “Luxury” Category

Watching a live Indian Premier League (IPL) match is about to get significantly more expensive. Under a new GST structure effective September 22, 2025, ticket prices for IPL and other high-value sporting events will be subject to a 40% tax rate, a sharp increase from the previous 28% This change places IPL tickets in the … Read more

Smoking to Cost More This Diwali: Here’s Why

Smoking to Cost More This Diwali: Here’s Why

Smoking to Cost More This Diwali: Here’s Why This Diwali, expect your cigarettes and other tobacco products to get more expensive. The government is introducing significant GST reforms that will increase the tax on “luxury” and “sin” goods. This move is part of a plan to replace the current tax structure with a new one … Read more