Eternal Limited, parent of Zomato & Blinkit, faces a ₹128.34 crore GST demand

Eternal Limited, parent of Zomato & Blinkit, faces a ₹128.34 crore GST demand from Uttar Pradesh for alleged short payments & excess input tax credits during April 2023-March 2024. The order, issued on October 18, 2025, includes a ₹64.17 crore GST demand and a matching penalty under CGST & UPGST Acts, plus interest. Eternal plans to contest, citing a “strong case” and anticipates no financial impact, vowing an appeal to the relevant authority.