Swiggy, Zomato to pay 5% GST from today: What are the new changes and how will it impact customers

Online food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato will have to pay five per cent goods and services tax starting Saturday (January 1) as the changes to GST rules will come into effect. These changes are based on the decision taken at the 45th GST council meeting on September 17, 2021, to crack down on restaurants that don't pay taxes. The services offered by these platforms and cloud kitche…