Online food delivery just got a little more expensive. Starting September 22, charges on platforms like Zomato and Swiggy, including rain fees, are subject to 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST). This comes as part of a broader reform by the GST Council, which is now impacting the final bill customers pay. Social media users have been quick to voice their reactions, often in a humorous tone. One X (formerly Twitter) user joked, “After the new GST reforms, even Lord Indra is under the tax net. When it rains, you pay Rs 25 Rain Fee + 18% GST = Rs 29.50. Next: Sunlight Convenience Fee, Oxygen Maintenance Charge GST on Breathing, Pay as you inhale.”

The post included a screenshot of a typical online order breakdown: Restaurant GST at Rs 14.75, rain delivery fee of Rs 25 plus Rs 4.50 GST, restaur

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