Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Telangana Reports Strong 10% GST Growth in October 2025
Imagine the government collects a special tax on things people buy, called GST.
In October 2025, the state of Telangana collected 10% more of this tax than it did in October of the previous year.
This means they gathered 5,726 crore rupees.
Even after giving back some money as refunds, the total money kept by the state grew by a big 23% over the year.
While some bigger states had less tax money come in, Telangana did well.
Other states like Karnataka and Gujarat also had good growth.
Experts say that to keep collecting more money, the state needs to keep improving how it collects taxes and use more digital tools.
Telangana recorded a 10% year-over-year increase in GST collections for October 2025, reaching Rs 5,726 crore.
The state's net GST collections grew by 23% year-over-year to Rs 38,648 crore cumulatively by the end of October 2025.
Telangana's performance outpaced several larger states, although it trailed behind Karnataka and Gujarat.
Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and West Bengal experienced negative GST growth in October 2025.
Experts advise continued efforts in enhancing the taxpayer base and digitizing tax processes for sustained growth.
- Who
- Telangana government
- What
- Reported a strong 10% year-over-year growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2025.
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- Effective tax administration and compliance in the state, contributing to its fiscal health.
States with Negative GST Growth
States with Positive GST Growth
October 2025 GST Collection Performance
States with Negative GST Growth
Andhra Pradesh (-9%), Rajasthan (-3%), and West Bengal (-1%) reported declines in GST revenue.
States with Positive GST Growth
Telangana (10%), Karnataka (10%), and Gujarat (6%) reported increases in GST revenue.
- Telangana Gross GST Collection (October 2025)
- Rs 5,726 crore
- Year-over-Year Gross GST Growth (October 2025)
- 10%
- Telangana Net GST Collections (Cumulative to Oct 2025)
- Rs 38,648 crore
- Year-over-Year Net GST Growth (Cumulative to Oct 2025)
- 23%
- Telangana Post-Settlement SGST (Current Fiscal Year)
- Rs 26,334 crore
- Year-over-Year SGST Growth (Current Fiscal Year)
- 4%