Flipkart faces GST investigation over alleged billing malpractice
Flipkart is facing preliminary investigation by Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) over alleged altering of billing structure to reduce its GST liability. "We will send a show-cause notice for prosecution once we have accumulated full proof," said DGGI official. Flipkart allegedly recast marketplace fees from vendors as transport charges to claim lower GST rates.