Friday, 24 March, 2023

India's Google tax collection rises 81% in FY21

<p>Google tax collected in India increased 81% for the FY21 to touch Rs 2057 cr, against Rs 1136 cr collected in FY20. Google tax is referred to as tax applicable to non-resident e-com firms in India. The revenue of these firms increased due to pandemic led lockdown and social distancing norms, which lead rise in tax collected from them. The biggest contributor to the Google tax was Bengaluru ( Rs 1020cr), Hyderabad ( Rs 538cr), Delhi ( Rs 323cr) and Mumbai (134cr).</p>