Gst Collections

Economy

GST collections rise 14.8% to ₹1.99 trillion in August; refunds jump 68%

August collections were lower than ₹2.11 trillion in July, when GST collections crossed the ₹2 trillion mark for the second time.

4 min read1 Sep 2026
Opinion

Mint Quick Edit | The Indian economy is looking up—look at last month’s consumption indicators

From automobile sales to GST collections, July’s numbers spell good news on the growth front for India. While we may have escaped the worst feared effects of the war in West Asia, price stability remains a concern.

1 min read3 Aug 2026
Economy

Gross GST collections rise 15.4% to ₹2.11 trillion in July

After adjusting for refunds, net GST collections rose 15.8% year-on-year to ₹1.81 trillion.

2 min read1 Aug 2026
Economy

GST collections rise 14% to ₹1.95 trillion in June, as tax revenue from imports soars

June GST collections suggest economic activity remained resilient despite global uncertainties, with higher imports and steady domestic transactions supporting tax revenues.

2 min read1 Jul 2026
Focus

Punjab tops GST growth charts with record April collections

Net GST rises 70.7% YoY to ₹2,725 crore; adjusted growth indicates steady compliance gains.

1 min read6 May 2026
Economy

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 2026
Economy

Centre, 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 2026
Economy

The 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 2026
Economy

Centre, 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 2026
Economy

Rise 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 2025