?? Zomato's ?9.5 Crore GST Bill: Deepinder Goyal's Deliciously Daring Appeal ????
Zomato, our favorite purveyor of yummy food deliveries, has been served a spicy GST notice amounting to a whopping ?9.5 crore in Karnataka. Despite this less-than-delicious surprise, Deepinder Goyal's company is ready to serve up an appeal that’s as strong as a triple-cheese pizza!
Here’s the full plate of drama: On Saturday, Zomato received a GST demand for ?5.01 crore, accompanied by a rather unappetizing side of ?3.93 crore in interest and a penalty of ?50.19 lakh. This hefty bill was delivered by the Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit), Karnataka, following an audit of Zomato’s GST returns and accounts for the fiscal year 2019-20.
Zomato, however, is not biting into this demand without a fight. The company whipped up a detailed response, complete with all the juicy details and supporting documents, hoping to satisfy the taxman's appetite for information. Unfortunately, the authorities were not quite full and issued the notice anyway.
But fear not, dear foodies! Zomato confidently states that this GST garnish won’t significantly impact their financial health. With a strong case ready to be served, they plan to appeal before the appellate authority, keeping the faith that they can clear their name and keep those food deliveries rolling.
In other news to whet your appetite, Zomato recently launched its 'restaurant services hub' nationwide. This mouthwatering initiative is designed to help restaurants scale up by offering essential services like staffing, licensing, location scouting, supplier sourcing, and more. It's like having a full-course meal of support for restaurant owners!
Not to be outdone, Zomato's rival Swiggy has also rolled out a new feature on its partner app. This delicious new addition connects restaurants with staffing experts, making it easier to hire qualified candidates for various roles. Looks like the competition in the food delivery world is heating up, and we’re all here for the tasty benefits!
So, while Zomato navigates this tax hiccup, rest assured that they’re committed to delivering those delicious meals right to your doorstep, with a side of humor and a sprinkle of determination! ??????