Mumbai hotels claim dip in home delivery orders because of GST

The introduction of goods and services tax (GST) has led to an 80% drop in home delivery orders, claim hotel owners in Mumbai, who have passed on the increase in tax to the consumers despite a state government advisory not to do so. Food parcel and home delivery account for 30% of their business, say hotel owners. While earlier 5% value added tax used to be levied, since July 1, customers have bee…