Gross GST Revenue Jumps 16.4% in May 2025, Hits Rs 2.01 Lakh Crore Mark



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India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections experienced a significant boost in May 2025, reaching Rs 2.01 lakh crore. This represents a 16.4% increase compared to the same period last year, fuelled by higher domestic transactions and a substantial 25.2% jump in import-based GST revenue. After accounting for refunds, the net GST revenue saw a 20.4% rise, indicating a healthy expansion of the country's indirect tax system.

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged to Rs 2,01,050 crore in May 2025, marking a robust 16.4% year-on-year growth from Rs 1,72,739 crore in May 2024, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Finance. This strong performance was driven by a notable increase in both domestic transactions and imports. Domestic GST revenue (CGST, SGST, IGST Cess) stood at Rs 1,49,785 crore in May 2025, compared to Rs 1,31,783 crore in the same month last year, registering a 13.7
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The total Gross GST revenue collected in May 2025 was Rs 2,01,050 crore.

GST revenue grew by 16.4% year-on-year in May 2025, up from Rs 1,72,739 crore in May 2024.

The increase was driven by a rise in both domestic transactions and imports. Domestic GST revenue grew by 13.7%, while import-based GST revenue saw a sharp increase of 25.2%.

Delhi (38%), Tamil Nadu (25%), Karnataka (20%), and Maharashtra (17%) showed impressive growth. Lakshadweep, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh also reported substantial percentage increases.

No, some states like Uttarakhand (-13%), Mizoram (-26%), and Andhra Pradesh (-2%) reported declines in their GST collections.

The total number of active GST registrations increased to over 88.6 lakh by May 31, 2025, from 63.5 lakh a year earlier.




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