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New Delhi
India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 13.9 per cent year-on-year to ₹1.94 lakh crore in June 2026, according to provisional data released by the Finance Ministry. The increase from ₹1.71 lakh crore collected in June 2025 was largely driven by a sharp surge in tax revenues from imports, reflecting robust trade activity and strengthening government revenues.
The net GST revenue after refunds stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore, registering an 11.2 per cent annual increase. Gross domestic GST collections grew by 6.5 per cent to ₹1.35 lakh crore, while revenue from imports jumped 34.6 per cent to ₹60,038 crore, significantly outpacing domestic growth. Refunds also increased by 29.1 per cent to ₹32,436 crore during the month.
On a cumulative basis, gross GST collections during the current financial year up to June reached ₹6.32 lakh crore, an 8.4 per cent rise over the corresponding period last year. Domestic revenues for the period increased by 2.8 per cent, whereas import-related GST receipts expanded by 26.2 per cent. After refunds of ₹91,482 crore, the net GST collection stood at ₹5.40 lakh crore.
Among states, Maharashtra remained the highest GST contributor, while Karnataka and Gujarat posted strong double-digit growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded a notable 19 per cent rise in collections. In contrast, Sikkim, Puducherry, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu reported declines in monthly GST revenues.
The latest figures indicate sustained momentum in India’s indirect tax collections, supported by strong import activity and improved tax compliance, reinforcing the government’s fiscal position as the financial year progresses.
