Record-Breaking Tax Collections: Direct Tax Revenue Up 20%, Advance Tax Surges 21%



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India's direct tax revenue has seen a significant boost in the financial year 2024-25, with gross collections reaching a record ₹19.22 lakh crore as of December 17th, marking a 20.32% increase. This growth is driven by strong performances in both corporate and non-corporate tax categories, alongside a notable doubling of securities transaction tax. Despite a substantial rise in refunds issued, net direct tax collections still managed a healthy 16.45% increase.

India's direct tax collections for the financial year 2024-25, as of December 17, 2024, have demonstrated robust growth, with gross collections reaching ₹19.22 lakh crore - a remarkable 20.32% increase compared to the same period in FY 2023-24, when collections stood at ₹15.97 lakh crore. Breakdown of Growth Corporate Tax (CT) collections rose from ₹7.91 lakh crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹9.25 lakh crore in FY 2024-25. Non-Corporate Tax (NCT), which includes taxes from individuals, HUFs, and other e
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FAQ :

As of December 17, 2024, gross direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 have reached ₹19.22 lakh crore.

Direct tax collections have increased by 20.32% compared to the same period in FY 2023-24.

Advance tax collections surged by 20.90%, climbing from ₹6.25 lakh crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹7.56 lakh crore in the current financial year.

Yes, securities transaction tax collections doubled, rising from ₹21,628 crore to ₹40,114 crore.

Refunds issued increased by 42.49%, but despite this, net direct tax collections still rose by 16.45%.

While corporate taxes continue to be the largest contributor, non-corporate taxes, including those from individuals and HUFs, displayed a more robust growth trajectory.




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