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India’s GST Collections Cross Rs 2 Lakh Crore in March; FY26 Revenues Climb 8.3%
Import-related GST rose 17.8% to Rs 53,861 crore, helping offset slower domestic growth and lifting net collections to Rs 1.78 lakh crore after refunds.
- India's gross Goods and Services Tax collections surged in March 2026, crossing the Rs 2 lakh crore mark with 8.8% year-on-year growth, marking the third-highest collection of the fiscal year.
- The Finance Ministry reported that these March figures reflect economic activity from February, occurring before the onset of the West Asian crisis and subsequent geopolitical tensions flagged by officials.
- Data reveals a "dual-speed narrative," as import-based GST revenue jumped 17.8% to Rs 53,861 crore, while gross domestic revenue grew at a comparatively slower 5.9%.
- Deloitte India Partner M S Mani noted that while consumption sentiment remains strong, import-driven growth significantly bolstered the 8% plus expansion in gross collections.
- For the full financial year FY26, gross GST revenues rose 8.3% to Rs 22.27 lakh crore, prompting calls to utilize unspent outlays for a new PLI 2.0 framework to boost domestic manufacturing.
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Net GST revenue hits ₹1.78 trillion in March, highest since April 2025 peak
Before adjusting for refunds, revenue collection stood at ₹2 trillion, an 8.8% annual increase. This is the first time since May 2025 that gross GST receipts have touched ₹2 trillion, having come close in January.
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