Swiggy Charging GST on Rain Fees, Internet Says ‘Lord Indra Brought Under Tax Net’

Ordering food online has just become heavier on the pocket. Starting September 22, platforms like Swiggy and Zomato are now charging 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on delivery-related fees as part of a new GST Council reform. The change has sparked instant reactions online. One netizens’ tweet roasting hiked up platform and other fee on Swiggy goes viral.

Netizen took to X and roasted various hiked up fees on food delivery platforms after GST reforms

Ordering food online has always been a quick fix for hunger, but now it comes with a heavier bill. With the latest GST Council reforms, platforms like Zomato and Swiggy are now charging 18% GST on delivery-related fees, starting September 22. This means that not only the restaurant’s bill but also extra charges like platform fees, packaging, and delivery-related costs are all being taxed at the same rate. For regular users, this change is instantly visible in their bills, making online orders costlier than before.

The reform has already started stirring reactions online. Many customers are finding humor in the situation and sharing their thoughts on social media. Memes, jokes, and sarcastic posts have been flooding X (formerly known as Twitter), where people are pointing out how the joy of ordering food now comes with extra charges that feel never-ending.

One such witty post came from a user named Ashish Gupta, who took a humorous dig at the change. In his viral tweet, he wrote,

“After historic GST reforms, even Lord Indra has been brought under the tax net. Now when it rains, you get Rs 25 Rain Fee + 18% GST = Rs 29.50. Next up: Sunlight Convenience Fee, Oxygen Maintenance Charge, GST on Breathing, Pay as you inhale.”

His words summed up the frustration of many users who feel taxed on every possible aspect of their orders.

Ashish also shared a screenshot of his food bill that perfectly highlighted the situation. It showed Restaurant GST at Rs 14.75, a delivery rain fee of Rs 25 with Rs 4.50 GST, restaurant packaging at Rs 20, and a platform fee of Rs 14.99.

The detailed breakdown made his satire even more impactful, as it reflected how quickly these small charges add up. For customers, the joke was funny, but also a reminder that ordering food online has now become pricier than ever before.

Have a look at the whole tweet

After historic GST reforms, even Lord Indra has been brought under the tax net.

Now when it rains, you get ₹25 Rain Fee + 18% GST = ₹29.50 😂

Next up:
👉Sunlight Convenience Fee 🌞
👉Oxygen Maintenance Charge 💨
👉GST on Breathing, Pay as you inhale pic.twitter.com/JdtHfr715G

— Ashish Gupta (@AshishGupta325) September 22, 2025

Here is how netizens reacted to the viral tweet

Soon after Ashish Gupta’s tweet was posted on 22nd September, it went viral and has already racked up 685.2k views. The comment section quickly filled up with reactions, many agreeing that paying a rain fee is reasonable since it directly supports the delivery person’s effort. However, several netizens argued that while the rain fee itself makes sense, additional GST on it, along with platform charges and other fees, feels excessive.

Have a look at some worth-checking out comments,

Gupta ji…if that rain fee will go the delivery boy who is delivering you while it is raining.. I will give it. You should worry about the platform fee which they force on you. They already take 20-30% from the restaurant.

— Int’l Brig. Suryadev Singh (@fatherofpaws) September 23, 2025

since when is 25 a small fee.

— Indian Retail Investing (@IndianInve10186) September 22, 2025

I lost it at GST for Rain fee.

Mtlb baarish ho rahi hai?

nirmala tai – paisa nikal paisa!🙄

— nik (@RealNick05) September 23, 2025

This is the cost to be paid by the consumer for the luxury that all of us enjoy even while we order food during thunderstorms. There is absolutely no use in combating any of these fees because at the end the consumer has no choice but to pay it.

— Pranav Ramesh (@pranavramesh505) September 23, 2025

Think about delivery persons, they put in extra effort for delivery. This much extra can be paid to them

— sangeeta nagi (@nagi_sangeeta) September 23, 2025

Rain Fee is quite normal.

Why the outrage, Ashish?

These are BUSINESS enterprises, out to make MONEY.

You are welcome NOT to order if this is such an issue.

— Vikram Games (@VikramGames) September 23, 2025

Nowadays soo many extra charges on to customers, it should be product price + service charge… Let’s clear out confusion and bring regulations in place… @GST_Council @nsitharamanoffc @Adv_lisha @PMOIndia

— Brahmasoor™ (@brahmasoor) September 23, 2025

Ek time aega… App kholne ke Baad uspe bhi fee+GST lagaenge @Swiggy wale…

— ThrustVectorNeo (@MayyankK3246) September 23, 2025

Next coming up:

Calling bell 🔔 fee
Petrol/diesel/gas fee
Riders vehicle emi fee
Potholes avoidance fee
Traffic wait fee

— Debojit (@dkbanik) September 23, 2025

It’s a fee for Services being provided..what’s the issue in it, anyone forced you to avail the Services?

— Aditya Prakash (@AD_ATP) September 23, 2025

Platform fee pr GST lgana bhul gye kya?

— Akhilesh Singh (@Akhilankur) September 23, 2025

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To wrap up, the latest GST reforms have made online food orders noticeably costlier, sparking both humor and debate among netizens. What are your thoughts on these changes? Do share via the comments below.