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India’s GST Collections Surge 9.9% To Rs 1.96 Lakh Crore In March

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 9.9 percent to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in March 2025 compared to the same month last year, reflecting a higher level of economic activity and improved compliance.

Sequentially, March’s GST collections were 6.8 percent higher than February’s Rs 1.84 lakh crore.

Gross GST revenue in March included Rs 38,100 crore from Central GST, Rs 49,900 crore from State GST, Rs 95,900 crore from Integrated GST, and Rs 12,300 crore from compensation cess.

In February, Central GST collections stood at Rs 35,204 crore, State GST at Rs 43,704 crore, Integrated GST at Rs 90,870 crore, and compensation cess at Rs 13,868 crore.

The top contributors to GST collections in March were Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.

  • Maharashtra contributed Rs 31,534 crore, a 14 percent increase from last year,
  • Karnataka paid Rs 13,497 crore, reflecting a 4 percent year-on-year rise,
  • Gujarat contributed Rs 12,095 crore, a 6 percent rise,
  • Tamil Nadu paid Rs 11,017 crore, marking a 7 percent increase,
  • Uttar Pradesh collected Rs 9,956 crore, a 10 percent growth

Delhi recorded Rs 6,139 crore, a 5 percent increase.

Bihar made the lowest payment, contributing just Rs 2.6 crore.

Meanwhile, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands saw a 60 percent rise, contributing Rs 51 crore.

Overall, GST collections continue to show strong growth, highlighting the ongoing economic recovery.

Also Read: Indian Railways Achieves Record Freight Loading & Revenue In Fiscal 2025

Ajaypal Choudhary

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