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GST Collections Hit Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore in Dec, FY26 Shows 8.6% Growth

GST collections for December 2025 reached approximately Rs 1.75 lakh crore, marking a 6.1% year-on-year increase. For the first nine months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, cumulative gross collections grew by 8.6% to about Rs 16.5 lakh crore. This follows a record annual collection of Rs 22.08 lakh crore in 2024-25, the highest since the tax regime's launch. The positive trajectory is supported by recent structural reforms, including the GST Council's historic simplification of the tax slab system.

Key Points: GST Collection Rises 6.1% to Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore in December

  • December collections rise 6.1%
  • FY26 growth at 8.6% so far
  • Record Rs 22.08L cr collected in FY25
  • GST slabs rationalized to 2 main rates
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GST collections rise 6.1% to Rs 1.75 lakh crore in December

December GST collections grow 6.1% to Rs 1.75 lakh crore. FY26 April-December period sees 8.6% rise, reflecting strong economic activity and compliance.

"GST system achieved a significant milestone in 2024-25, with a record gross collection of Rs 22.08 lakh crore - Official Data"

New Delhi, January 1

The Goods and Services Tax collections in December, in gross terms, rose 6.1 per cent to about 1.75 lakh crore compared to about 1.64 lakh crore in the same month last year, according to official data released Thursday.

In the month of December, collections of Central-GST and State-GST rose while Integrated-GST declined year-on-year, official data showed.

So far in 2025-26 (April-December), gross GST collections rose 8.6 per cent to about Rs 16.5 lakh crore, compared with Rs 15.2 lakh crore in the same period last fiscal.

In this case also, all components - CGST, SGST, IGST- rose.

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system achieved a significant milestone in 2024-25, with a record gross collection of Rs 22.08 lakh crore, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year.

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system achieved a significant milestone in 2024-25, with a record gross collection of Rs 22.08 lakh crore, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year.

The average monthly GST collection stood at Rs 1.84 lakh crore, the highest since GST was launched in 2017.GST collections have steadily increased over the years, rising from Rs 11.37 lakh crore in 2020-21 to Rs 20.18 lakh crore in 2023-24, reflecting stronger economic activity and better compliance.

The recent GST collections reflect a positive trajectory for India's economy. The GST Council, established under the Constitution to guide GST policy, has played a key role in shaping the system. The Union Finance Minister chairs it and includes state finance ministers and other key officials.

Since its formation in 2016, the Council has held 55 meetings and made many important decisions to simplify and make the GST system more business-friendly.

On September 3, 2025, sweeping changes were made under the next-generation GST (Goods and Services Tax) rationalisation, just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced it from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day. In a historic move to simplify the Goods and Services Tax(GST), GST Council in its 56th meeting had reduced the GST structure from four slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) to two main rates--5% (merit rate) and 18% (standard rate) along with a 40% special rate for sin/luxury goods.

This was aimed at reducing the tax burden on citizens while stimulating economic growth. On September 22, the first day of Navratri, all changes to GST rates took effect.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the numbers look impressive, I wish some of this revenue would translate to lower prices for daily essentials. The cost of vegetables and pulses is still pinching the common man's pocket.
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Rohit P
As a small business owner, the simplification to two main rates has been a huge relief. Filing is much easier now. Kudos to the GST Council for listening to feedback over the years.
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Sarah B
The steady increase from 11.37 lakh crore to over 22 lakh crore in just a few years is remarkable. It shows India's economic resilience and formalization of the economy. Well done!
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Vikram M
The timing of implementing changes during Navratri was a nice touch. Hope the reduced tax burden actually reaches the middle class. More disposable income means more spending and growth. 🙏
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Michael C
This is positive economic data. The 8.6% growth for April-December period indicates strong underlying economic activity. The GST system seems to be maturing well after initial challenges.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, while collections are up, the compliance burden on micro-enterprises is still high. The GST portal needs to be more user-friendly, especially for those not tech-savvy. The intent is good, but execution at ground level needs work.

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