Gst Collections
E-way bills point to slower yet robust economic activity in February
Experts said the slowdown is largely seasonal rather than indicative of any structural slowdown and that supply chain activity across the country remains resilient.
3 min read10 Mar 2026Centre, states collect GST revenue of ₹1.61 trillion in February after refunds
The government has maintained that GST rate cuts announced in September last year would boost demand for goods and services and, over time, support higher tax collections.
2 min read1 Mar 2026The only Budget analysis you'll need: The government's tight fiscal math, explained in 8 charts
The 2026 Budget reflects a fiscal hangover following 2025’s aggressive tax cuts. With nominal GDP growth projected at a modest 10% and GST revenues shrinking, the government faces a tightening fiscal squeeze. Debt reduction is off to a slow start.
5 min read2 Feb 2026Centre, states collect ₹1.75 trillion in GST as IGST saves the day
For the sake of fair comparison, December’s gross GST collection figures without compensation cess proceeds are compared with the same from the year-ago period.
2 min read1 Jan 2026Rise in e-way bills signals improved economic activity in November
The increase in the movement of goods suggests GST revenue collection could get a boost in December after a modest 0.7% improvement in November to ₹1.7 trillion.
2 min read11 Dec 2025The week in charts: GDP puzzle, GST hit, FDI inflows, slowing industrial production
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
4 min read6 Dec 2025India's gross GST collections rose to ₹1.7 trillion in November over lower tax rates
The November GST revenue growth of 0.7%—the year's slowest—before adjusting for tax refunds, also bears the brunt of the 25% additional tariff the US imposed on India from 27 August.
3 min read1 Dec 2025India's GST collections grow 4.6% to ₹1.96 trillion in October despite tax cuts
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections witnessed a 4.6% year-on-year (YoY) growth to ₹1.96 trillion in October 2025, despite the tax cuts rolled out by the central government's GST Council in September.
2 min read1 Nov 2025Centre, states collect gross GST receipts of ₹1.89 trillion in September
After refunds, net GST collections were ₹1.6 trillion, up 5%. The growth reflects resilience in India's domestic economy despite anticipated sales slowdowns ahead of GST rate changes.
2 min read1 Oct 2025GST Rate Cut: Will clothes get cheaper or expensive from today after GST 2.0?
Indian taxpayers will see a new GST 2.0 structure with two primary slabs of 5% and 18%. Ultra-luxury items will be taxed at 40%, while tobacco remains at 28%. PM Modi highlighted the reforms as crucial for economic growth and urged support for indigenous products.
3 min read22 Sep 2025