India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections recorded steady growth in December 2025, reflecting resilient economic activity and improved compliance, according to provisional data released by the government.
Gross GST Revenue Crosses ₹1.74 Lakh Crore in December
The total gross GST revenue collected in December 2025 stood at ₹1,74,550 crore, marking a 6.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to ₹1,64,556 crore collected in December 2024
Of the total collection:
- Central GST (CGST) stood at ₹34,289 crore
- State GST (SGST) was ₹41,368 crore
- Integrated GST (IGST) amounted to ₹98,894 crore, including imports
Domestic GST revenue showed marginal growth of 1.2%, while GST collected on imports surged 19.7%, indicating robust import activity during the month.
Net GST Revenue at ₹1.45 Lakh Crore After Refunds
After adjusting for refunds, net GST revenue for December 2025 came in at ₹1,45,570 crore, registering a 2.2% YoY increase
- Total GST refunds issued during the month stood at ₹28,980 crore, up 30.9% compared to December 2024
- Domestic refunds rose sharply by 62%, reflecting faster processing and higher export-linked claims
- Refunds on imports declined marginally by 1.9%
The increase in refunds, while supporting liquidity for businesses, moderated the growth in net GST collections.
Cumulative GST Collections Show Stronger Momentum
For the financial year up to December 2025, cumulative gross GST revenue reached ₹16.50 lakh crore, showing a healthy 8.6% growth over the same period last year.
Meanwhile, net GST revenue for April-December 2025 stood at ₹14.25 lakh crore, up 6.8% YoY, indicating sustained tax buoyancy despite higher refunds.
State-Wise GST Performance: Maharashtra, Gujarat Lead
Among states, Maharashtra continued to dominate GST collections, recording 15% growth in post-settlement SGST for December 2025. Other strong performers included:
- Haryana: 16% growth
- Gujarat: 12% growth
- Tamil Nadu: 8% growth
- Karnataka: 5% growth
Smaller states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland reported high percentage growth, reflecting a lower base effect and improving tax compliance.
Rising GSTIN Base Signals Wider Tax Net
The number of registered GST taxpayers continued to expand, with total GSTINs crossing 92 lakh as of 31 December 2025. Both Centre and State GST registrations showed consistent growth, supporting long-term revenue stability
Outlook
The December 2025 GST data indicates stable consumption demand, improved import activity, and efficient refund processing. While higher refunds softened net revenue growth in the short term, the overall trend suggests a healthy GST ecosystem heading into the final quarter of FY 2025-26.
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