GST authorities drop Rs 5.91 Cr tax demand against Zomato

The GST authorities have dropped a tax demand of Rs 591 crore against Zomato, the food delivery giant, following a review of the case. The demand was initially raised for the non-payment of taxes on certain services. Zomato had contested the charge, arguing that the services in question were not liable for GST. The tax authorities reviewed the matter and ultimately decided to drop the demand, highlighting the importance of fair and accurate tax assessments, especially for large tech-driven companies in the food delivery sector.