Food delivery ecosystem lobbies Budget 2026 for GST relief as Zomato, Swiggy commissions squeeze restaurants
Restaurant bodies and aggregators are jointly pressing the Centre ahead of Budget 2026 for GST rationalisation, restoration of input tax credit, and clarity on platform fee taxation. Industry cites 18-30% commissions charged by Zomato and Swiggy plus rising compliance costs as eroding restaurant margins.
Ahead of Budget 2026, India's food delivery ecosystem and restaurant bodies are lobbying for GST relief, restoration of input tax credit, and clarity on platform fee taxation, citing margin pressure from 18-30% aggregator commissions and rising compliance costs.