GST Revenue Climbs 9.9% to ₹1.96 Lakh Crore in March
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Synopsis
India's GST collections rose by 9.9% to ₹1.96 lakh crore in March, showcasing economic growth and improved compliance. Key contributors included Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat, while the Andaman Islands saw a significant 60% increase in payments.
Key Takeaways
- GST collections increased by 9.9% in March.
- Top contributors included Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Delhi was the sixth-highest payer.
- Bihar recorded the lowest GST payment.
- Andaman Islands had significant growth in collections.
New Delhi, April 1 (NationPress) India's goods and services tax collections experienced a remarkable surge of 9.9%, reaching ₹1.96 lakh crore in March this year when compared to the same month last year, indicating a robust level of economic activity and enhanced compliance.
On a sequential basis, the GST collections were 6.8% higher than the ₹1.84 lakh crore recorded in February.
The total gross GST revenue for March comprised ₹38,100 crore from Central GST, ₹49,900 crore from State GST, ₹95,900 crore from Integrated GST, and ₹12,300 crore from compensation cess.
In contrast, February's figures showed Central GST collections at ₹35,204 crore, State GST at ₹43,704 crore, Integrated GST at ₹90,870 crore, and compensation cess at ₹13,868 crore.
The leading states contributing to GST collections in March were Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.
Maharashtra contributed ₹31,534 crore in March, marking a 14% increase compared to last year, while Karnataka contributed ₹13,497 crore, a 4% rise year-on-year. Gujarat contributed ₹12,095 crore, reflecting a 6% increase from March 2024. Tamil Nadu paid ₹11,017 crore, showing a 7% increase, while Uttar Pradesh collected ₹9,956 crore, a 10% year-on-year growth.
Delhi was the sixth-highest contributor, with ₹6,139 crore, representing a 5% increase from March 2024. Bihar had the lowest GST payment, amounting to just ₹2.6 crore in March 2025. Lakshadweep and Andhra Pradesh performed slightly better with ₹3 crore and ₹4.033 crore, respectively.
However, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands saw a significant 60% increase in its GST payments, totaling ₹51 crore.
In February, the goods and services tax collections rose by 9.1% to ₹183,646 crore after a double-digit growth of 12.5% in January, reaching ₹1.96 lakh crore compared to the same period last year.
