Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Punjab's GST Collections Rise 16% to ₹17,860 Crore
Punjab's finance minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, announced that the state's GST collections have increased by 16.03% to ₹17,860.09 crore till November 2025.
This growth is attributed to innovative strategies and vigilant enforcement.
The excise revenue also saw an 8.64% increase to ₹7,401 crore.
The minister highlighted the success of the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme-2025, which has resolved 3,574 cases and recovered ₹52 crore.
The department also used advanced data analytics to recover ₹344.06 crore in taxes and penalties.
Additionally, the VAT and CST collections increased by 3.35% to ₹5,451.76 crore.
The minister emphasized the importance of enforcement, with 3,860 FIRs lodged and 3,795 arrests made to curb liquor smuggling.
The department has also invested in training 5,111 officers through 144 specialized programs to ensure long-term efficiency.
Punjab's GST collections rose 16.03% to ₹17,860.09 crore till November 2025.
Excise revenue increased by 8.64% to ₹7,401 crore.
VAT and CST collections grew by 3.35% to ₹5,451.76 crore.
The OTS Scheme-2025 resolved 3,574 cases, recovering ₹52 crore.
Advanced data analytics helped recover ₹344.06 crore in taxes and penalties.
- Who
- Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
- What
- Announced a 16.03% increase in GST collections and 8.64% increase in excise revenue
- When
- Till November 2025
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Due to innovative strategies, vigilance, and enforcement measures
- GST Collections
- ₹17,860.09 crore (16.03% increase)
- Excise Revenue
- ₹7,401 crore (8.64% increase)
- VAT and CST Collections
- ₹5,451.76 crore (3.35% increase)
- OTS Scheme-2025 Recoveries
- ₹52 crore from 3,574 cases
- Tax and Penalty Recoveries
- ₹344.06 crore
- GSTR-3B Non-filers Deposits
- ₹2,185.96 crore
- Penalty Impositions
- ₹618.53 crore (April-November 2025)
- Training Programs
- 144 programs for 5,111 officers
