India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections saw a notable slowdown in the first half of FY25, with overall growth dropping to 10.5% compared to 14.6% last year. This dip is particularly pronounced in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, which experienced significantly lower growth rates. Factors contributing to this trend include a general economic slowdown, muted consumer spending, and disruptions from weather events and election activities.
Slowing consumption trends in recent months have begun to affect GST collections in India, with several states, particularly in South India, reporting subdued growth. Between April and October 2024, total domestic GST collections rose 10.5% year-on-year to ₹9.65 lakh crore. However, this is signific
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Total domestic GST collections rose by 10.5% year-on-year to ₹9.65 lakh crore between April and October 2024.
Southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala reported lagging GST collection growth compared to the national average.
Key factors include slowing consumption trends, poll-related activities, flood disruptions in southern regions, and muted consumer spending.
States with higher consumption of goods attracting higher GST rates, like automobiles and luxury items, showed stronger growth. Southern states, leaning towards gold and real estate (lower GST rates), saw slower growth.
Analysts suggest that achieving the budgeted 11.6% year-on-year GST revenue growth for FY25 could be challenging due to the current trends.