🇮🇳 Tipping & service charge in India

Tipping is appreciated but optional, typically around 10%. A typical tip is 5–10%. Restaurants in India don’t usually add a service charge. GST of about 5% is usually added when you pay.

At a glance

Currency: INR
Service charge: Usually none
GST: 5% · added at the till
Tip: tip optional · 5–10%

Popular ways to pay friends back: UPI, PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm.

Example: dinner for 4

A ₹4,000 dinner for 4 comes to ₹4,200 with the usual charges — ₹1,050 per person.

Food & drinks	₹4,000
GST 5%	₹200
Total	₹4,200
Each pays (4 people)	₹1,050

Split a bill in India

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in India?

Tipping is appreciated but optional, typically around 10%. A typical tip is 5–10%.

Is there a service charge in India?

Restaurants in India don’t usually add a service charge.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in India?

GST of about 5% is usually added when you pay.

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.