Archive · 2 Oct 2026
India’s September GST Collections Rise 14.7% on Imports
India collected about ₹2.04 lakh crore in GST during September 2026.
GST is a tax collected on many goods and services.
The total was 14.7% higher than in September 2025.
Taxes connected to imports grew much faster than taxes from activity inside India.
Domestic GST still grew by 10.1%, which experts said showed continued demand.
The government paid or processed ₹27,001 crore in refunds, leaving ₹1.77 lakh crore in net collections.
From April through September, gross collections reached ₹12.46 lakh crore.
The government said the figures are provisional and may change after final checks.
Gross GST collections rose 14.7% year-on-year to ₹2.04 lakh crore in September 2026.
Import-linked GST increased 25.9% to ₹65,525 crore, while domestic GST grew 10.1% to ₹1.38 lakh crore.
After refunds of ₹27,001 crore, net GST collections rose 18.1% to ₹1.77 lakh crore.
April-September gross GST revenue increased 11.6% to ₹12.46 lakh crore, while net revenue rose 10.4% to ₹10.66 lakh crore.
Maharashtra remained the largest state contributor, while Assam and Manipur recorded particularly strong percentage increases.
- Who
- The Government of India, businesses paying GST, importers, consumers, and state tax authorities.
- What
- India’s gross GST collections rose 14.7% year-on-year to ₹2.04 lakh crore in September 2026.
- When
- September 2026; cumulative figures cover April through September 2026.
- Where
- India, including collections reported by states and Delhi.
- Why
- Growth was supported by a 25.9% increase in import-linked GST, while articles also cited domestic demand, trade activity, currency movements, commodity prices, and import dynamics.
Cautious interpretation
Positive interpretation
Source of revenue growth
Cautious interpretation
Import-linked GST grew 25.9%, far faster than domestic GST at 10.1%, so the headline increase may not represent equally strong growth across domestic activity.
Positive interpretation
The overall increase, together with domestic GST growth, indicates continued demand and trade activity; experts also linked import growth to inputs and capital goods supporting domestic manufacturing.
Outlook for GST revenue
Cautious interpretation
Experts said sustained domestic growth should be watched, while higher cumulative refunds and the composition of collections require continued scrutiny.
Positive interpretation
Reforms involving input-tax credit, registration, refunds, and compliance could improve tax efficiency and help sustain revenue momentum.
- September gross GST
- ₹2.04 lakh crore, up 14.7% year-on-year
- September domestic GST
- ₹1.38 lakh crore, up 10.1%
- September import-linked GST
- ₹65,525 crore, up 25.9%
- September refunds
- ₹27,001 crore, down 3% year-on-year
- September net GST
- ₹1.77 lakh crore, up 18.1%
- April-September gross GST
- ₹12.46 lakh crore, up 11.6%
- April-September net GST
- ₹10.66 lakh crore, up 10.4%
- Largest state contributor
- Maharashtra, with September GST revenue of ₹29,986 crore
