Archive · 20 Sep 2025
India's Direct Tax Revenue Climbs, GST Remains Strong
The Indian government's tax revenue is up!
Overall tax collections increased by over 9% by mid-September.
This is because companies and individuals paid more taxes.
GST collections remain high too.
In August it was over ₹1.8 lakh crore.
This shows the economy is doing well.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes reported these figures.
Net direct tax collection grew by 9.18% to over ₹10.82 lakh crore.
Non-corporate tax revenue increased by 13.67%.
Corporate tax collections rose by 4.93%.
Securities transactions tax (STT) increased marginally.
GST collections have remained above ₹1.8 lakh crore for eight months.
- Who
- Central Board of Direct Taxes
- What
- Net direct tax collections increased.
- When
- H1 FY26 (ending September 17)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Driven by growth in corporate and non-corporate tax collections and fewer refunds.
- Net Direct Tax Collection (FY26)
- Over ₹10.82 lakh crore
- Net Direct Tax Growth (H1 FY26)
- 9.18%
- Corporate Tax Collection
- ₹4.72 lakh crore
- Corporate Tax Growth
- 4.93%
- Non-Corporate Tax Collection
- ₹5.83 lakh crore
- Non-Corporate Tax Growth
- 13.67%
- STT Growth
- 0.57%
- August GST Collection
- ₹1.86 lakh crore
Sources
Net direct tax collections rise over 9% in H1 FY26; corporate and non-corporate tax growth drives momentum
India's Net Direct Tax Collection Jumps 9% To Rs 10.82 Lakh Crore In FY26 So Far; Details Here
Income tax refunds drop 24% even as net direct tax collections grow – Check full details
Net direct tax collection grows 9.18% annually to ₹10.83 trillion
Net direct tax revenue jumps 9.2 pc to cross Rs 10.82 lakh crore
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