GST Collections for August 2025 Rises 6.5% to Rs 1.86 Lakh Crore



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India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for August 2025 saw a healthy increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year, reaching Rs 1.86 lakh crore. This growth, driven by a strong rise in domestic revenue, occurred despite global economic headwinds. Net collections, after accounting for refunds, also showed a significant 10.7% jump, indicating sustained economic activity and improved tax compliance.

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for August 2025 stood at Rs 1,86,315 crore, marking a 6.5% year-on-year growth compared to Rs 1,74,962 crore in August 2024. The latest figures, released by the Ministry of Finance, highlight continued buoyancy in GST revenues despite global economic challenges. Of the gross collections, domestic revenue grew 9.6%, reaching Rs 1,36,962 crore, while revenue from imports declined marginally by 1.2%. After accounting for refunds, the net GST reven
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Total GST collections for August 2025 amounted to Rs 1,86,315 crore.

GST collections grew by 6.5% year-on-year in August 2025.

The net GST revenue after accounting for refunds was Rs 1,66,956 crore, a 10.7% increase from the previous year.

Sikkim (+39%), Nagaland (+33%), Meghalaya (+35%), and Andhra Pradesh (+21%) reported strong double-digit growth.

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat were the top contributors.

The consistent gains in GST revenue collections suggest sustained economic activity and improving tax compliance.




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