In the Country, Haryana has attained the top position for state GST revenue growth for May 2026, registering a 22% rise over the corresponding month last year. The state has surpassed the national average growth rate of 6% in the period.
As per official data, the net State GST collection (post-settlement) of Haryana has stood at Rs 4,456 crore in May 2026, a rise of Rs 807 crore compared to Rs 3,649 crore collected in May 2025. Haryana is followed by Meghalaya, Karnataka and Gujarat with the growth rates of 19%, 17% and 16%, respectively.
The State has arrived in the first position in the cumulative state GST revenue in the first two months of the fiscal year 2026-27. During April-May, a 40% rise in GST collections is recorded by the State of Haryana compared to the same period of the previous financial year, well above the national average of 23%. As per the officials, Haryana has constantly maintained robust growth in GST revenue.
The state in the previous FY2025-26 recorded the highest growth rate of 22% against the national average of 6%. The consistent increase in GST collections is attributed to the growing economy of Haryana and the effective tax administration in place.
The excise and taxation department has enhanced its enforcement through data analytics, initiated campaigns against fraudulent taxpayers, reinforced compliance measures, and implemented strategies to prevent revenue loss.
To make tax administration more user-friendly, the department has begun sending GST show-cause notices and summary orders via registered and speed post, as well as making them available online, in accordance with the Chief Minister’s Budget 2026-27 announcement.
