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India's Gross GST Collections Rise 15.4% to Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore in July
Imports and steady domestic growth lifted CGST, SGST and IGST receipts as the tax department reported broad-based gains across major tax heads.
- India's gross Goods and Services Tax collections rose 15.4% year-on-year to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, according to data released by the Goods and Services Tax Department on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
- Tax collections from imports surged 28.8% to Rs 66,511 crore, while domestic transaction revenues grew 10.1% to more than Rs 1.44 lakh crore, reflecting sustained consumption across major economic hubs.
- EY India Tax Partner Saurabh Agarwal said sustained double-digit growth affirms India's economic resilience, though he warned that elevated import GST collections reflect "a persistent gap in domestic manufacturing capability" despite PLI and Atmanirbhar Bharat interventions.
- Among larger states, Haryana recorded 25% growth, followed by Gujarat and Telangana at 19% each, while Maharashtra saw collections rise 13% and Delhi posted an 8% increase.
- Cumulative gross collections for April-July rose 10.1% to about Rs 8.43 lakh crore, while total refunds increased 13.1% to Rs 29,968 crore, with export-related refunds through ICEGATE rising 22.7% to Rs 12,288 crore.
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The central government's coffers are full, as GST has increased its contribution to the government's coffers. GST collections jumped by more than 15% in July, with imports exceeding GST collections.
Gross GST Revenue Rises 15.4% to Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore in July, Import Collections Drive Growth
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 15.4% year-on-year to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, driven by a sharp increase in GST revenue from imports and steady growth in domestic collections, according to data released by the Goods and Services Tax Department. Business News | Gross GST Revenue Rises 15.4% to Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore in July, Import Collections Drive Growth.
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