India There has been a strong increase of 23 percent in GST collection. The country’s total GST (Goods and Services Tax) collection in October 2026 increased by 23 percent on an annual basis to more than Rs 2.31 lakh crore. This huge jump in GST collection has been recorded due to the tremendous increase in revenue from domestic activities and imports. This information was given in the data released by the government on Sunday.
GST collection from domestic sales increased by 16 percent to Rs 1.59 lakh crore in October.
According to government data, GST collection from domestic sales increased by 16 percent in October to more than Rs 1.59 lakh crore. Whereas, a huge increase of 42 percent was recorded in the revenue received from imports and it increased to Rs 72,246 crore. In the total GST collection for October, the contribution of Central GST (CGST) was Rs 42,935 crore, State GST (SGST) was Rs 51,340 crore and Integrated GST (IGST) was more than Rs 1.37 lakh crore.
GST refund increased by 6.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 27,934 crore
However, GST refunds in October also increased by 6.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 27,934 crore. After adjustment with refunds, net GST collection in October increased by 26 percent to more than Rs 2.03 lakh crore. Gross GST collection during April to October in the current financial year 2026-27 has increased by 13.2 percent to more than Rs 14.77 lakh crore. At the same time, the net GST collection during this period has increased by 13 percent to more than Rs 12.69 lakh crore.
GST collection was recorded at Rs 2.03 lakh crore in September 2026 with an increase of 14.7 percent.
Let us tell you that in September 2026, the country’s GST collection increased by 14.7 percent to more than Rs 2.03 lakh crore. This was 14.7 percent more than in September 2025. GST refunds declined 3 percent to Rs 27,001 crore in September. After removal of refunds, net GST collection in September increased by 18.1 percent to more than Rs 1.76 lakh crore.
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