December 2025 gross Goods and Services Tax collections stood at Rs 1.75 lakh crore, marking a 6.1% rise from the previous year.
GST collections have surged in the April-December period of 2025-26, with total collections reaching Rs 16.5 lakh crore, up 8.6 per cent from Rs 15.2 lakh crore in the same period last year. Both central and state components exhibited positive growth during this time.
Financial year 2024-25 has seen a landmark year for GST, where it hit a record of Rs 22.08 lakh crore, showing a 9.4% rise from its previous year. Since the inception of GST in 2017, the average monthly collection attained its highest level, standing at Rs 1.84 lakh crore.
Tax expert, from the structural transition, we are observing a period of deliberate calibration in revenue. The present moderation in domestic GST collections growth aligns with expectations after the government’s GST rate rationalisation, a decision to prioritise long-term harmony over immediate gains.
The increase in GST collections on imports deserves careful examination, as it does not align with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of self-reliance. In contrast, the rise in domestic GST refunds is a positive indication of the government’s commitment to easing working capital for businesses. This is especially significant given the complexities of inverted duty structures and the sluggish growth in overall GST collections.
A strong performance in regions like the Northeast and Odisha shows an increase in consumption and a surge in development in these regions. While weather patterns indicate a sluggish outlook for the immediate month, the underlying trajectory remains focused on resilient, inclusive growth.
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The same rise has arrived after the system moved from four tax slabs to two main rates of 5% and 18% with a special 40% rate for luxury goods.
Prime Minister Modi from the Red Fort on Independence Day has declared rate reforms and executed from the first day of Navratri, showing the most crucial revision in the system. Such revisions have the motive to lessen the tax burden on citizens while boosting economic growth through an easier tax structure.
The GST council, since its inception in 2016, has conducted 55 meetings and taken various decisions to ease the GST structure and make it business-friendly.
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