India’s GST Collections Surge 16.4% to ₹2.01 Lakh Crore
India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for May 2025 reached ₹2.01 lakh crore, registering a 16.4% year-on-year increase over the ₹1.72 lakh crore collected in May 2024. This is the second straight month where collections have exceeded ₹2 lakh crore, reinforcing optimism over sustained economic momentum and improved tax compliance.
According to data released by the Finance Ministry, revenues from domestic transactions (including import of services) rose 13.7%, while collections from goods imported into the country surged 25.2%. After adjusting for refunds, net GST revenue stood at ₹1.74 lakh crore—reflecting a robust 20.4% growth.
State-Wise Collection Trends Show Regional Growth Momentum
Several key states recorded impressive growth in GST collections, highlighting strong regional economic performance:
- Maharashtra led the charts with ₹31,530 crore, a 17% year-on-year rise.
- Karnataka followed with ₹14,299 crore, registering a 20% increase.
- Tamil Nadu posted ₹12,230 crore, up 25%.
- Delhi stood out with ₹10,366 crore in GST revenue—a significant 38% jump.
Other states such as Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat reported moderate growth, while Uttarakhand and Mizoram experienced marginal declines. These figures reflect varied economic activity across the country, influenced by both consumption trends and local industrial output.
Strong GST Performance Reflects Economic Recovery
The strong GST performance signals resilient domestic demand and a broad-based economic recovery. Analysts suggest that such buoyancy in tax collections enhances the government’s fiscal capacity to support infrastructure, welfare schemes, and possibly push for GST rate rationalization in upcoming Council meetings.
Additionally, the consistent rise in revenue points to the success of policy interventions aimed at plugging tax leakages and increasing compliance. Technology-driven audits, e-invoicing mandates, and targeted enforcement actions have contributed to this fiscal milestone.
Experts view the upward trend as a positive indicator of India’s macroeconomic stability, especially in the face of global headwinds and inflationary pressures. If this momentum is sustained, GST revenues are likely to cross record highs in the coming quarters, further strengthening India’s economic outlook.
