CBDT Chairman Forecasts India to Surpass Rs 18.23 Lakh Crore Direct Tax Collection Target



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The Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) chairman, Nitin Gupta, is confident that India will surpass its direct tax collection target of ₹18.23 lakh crore for the current fiscal year. This optimistic forecast is driven by the strong performance of the Indian economy. Between April and November 9, net direct tax collections have already seen a significant 22% increase, reaching ₹10.60 lakh crore, while gross collections grew by 17-18%.

In a positive development, Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) chairman Nitin Gupta announced on Wednesday that the government is on track to exceed the ₹18.23 lakh crore direct tax collection target set for the current fiscal year. Gupta expressed confidence in surpassing the budgeted target, attributing the optimistic outlook to the robust performance of the economy. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Gupta stated, The economy is doing well, and we will get a better picture of full-yea
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FAQ :

The direct tax collection target for the current fiscal year is set at ₹18.23 lakh crore.

Direct tax collection has been growing at a rate of 17-18% on a gross basis and 22% on a net basis.

Between April 1 and November 9 of the current fiscal year, ₹10.60 lakh crore has been collected in net direct taxes.

A total of ₹1.77 lakh crore in refunds has been issued between April 1 and November 9.

A clearer picture of the full-year tax collection will be available once the third installment of advance tax numbers comes in by December 15.




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