New Delhi, Apr 1 (APAC Media): India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 8.8 per cent year-on-year to cross Rs 2 lakh crore in March, reflecting sustained economic activity and improved compliance, according to data released by the Finance Ministry.
The total gross GST revenue in March 2025 stood at over Rs 1.83 lakh crore, indicating a strong rise in collections during the corresponding period this year. The growth highlights stable consumption patterns and continued strengthening of the indirect tax regime.
As per official figures, Central GST (CGST) collections in March stood at Rs 40,549 crore, while State GST (SGST) collections were Rs 53,268 crore. Integrated GST (IGST), which includes revenues from inter-state trade and imports, contributed over Rs 1 lakh crore to the total kitty.
“GST collections in March have shown robust growth, underpinned by better compliance and steady economic momentum,” the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
The ministry further noted that improved reporting mechanisms, along with technology-driven monitoring and anti-evasion measures, have played a key role in boosting revenues.
“Consistent policy efforts and digitisation have strengthened the GST framework, leading to higher revenue mobilisation,” it added.
The gross GST collections for the financial year 2025-26 rose to Rs 22 lakh crore, marking an 8.3 per cent increase over Rs 20 lakh crore recorded in the previous fiscal year.
The steady rise in GST revenues underscores resilient domestic demand and growing formalisation of the economy. Analysts believe the continued upward trend in collections could support the government’s fiscal position while enabling higher public spending on infrastructure and development.
