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India's direct tax collections have recorded strong growth in the current financial year, reflecting improved tax compliance and robust economic activity. According to the latest data released by the Income Tax Department, net direct tax collections for FY 2026-27 reached ₹8.11 lakh crore as of August 10, 2026, registering a growth of 23.09% over the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Net Direct Tax Collections Cross ₹8.11 Lakh Crore The Income Tax Department reported that ne
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As of August 10, 2026, India's net direct tax collections reached ₹8.11 lakh crore.
Direct tax collections have grown by 23.09% compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
Non-corporate taxes, which include taxes paid by individuals and other non-corporate taxpayers, have been the major contributor to the increase in direct tax collections.
The rise in tax collections is attributed to improved tax compliance, robust economic activity, higher taxpayer participation, and the effectiveness of digital tax administration initiatives.
Collections have accelerated, showing a jump from over ₹7.73 lakh crore in July 2026 (which represented 16.11% growth) to ₹8.11 lakh crore by August 10, 2026.
The strong growth indicates improved economic activity, an expanding tax base, better compliance levels, increased formalisation of the economy, and a stronger fiscal position for the government.
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