Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Andhra Pradesh Achieves Highest January GST Collections
Andhra Pradesh collected the highest amount of GST in January ever since the tax was introduced in 2017.
The state collected Rs 3,073 crore, which is 6.72% more than last year.
This growth happened even though taxes on many important goods and services were reduced.
The state used smart technology to make sure people paid their taxes correctly, which helped collect more money.
Overall, the state's total tax collections increased by 7% compared to last year.
This shows that the state's economy is doing well and more people are paying their taxes properly.
Andhra Pradesh recorded its highest-ever January GST collections at Rs 3,073 crore, a 6.72% year-on-year increase.
Gross GST collections in January 2026 stood at Rs 3,479 crore, with SGST revenue up 8.37% and IGST settlement up 5.57%.
Petroleum VAT collections increased by 7.09% to Rs 1,490 crore, and professional tax rose by 25.6% to Rs 38 crore.
AI-driven compliance measures, including data analytics and targeted audits, contributed over Rs 144 crore in additional collections.
Total state revenues across taxes reached Rs 4,704 crore in January, up 7% from the previous year.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Achieved highest-ever January GST collections
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to sustained economic activity, improved tax compliance, and AI-driven compliance measures
Government Perspective
Economic Analysts
Revenue Growth
Government Perspective
The government attributes the growth to enhanced compliance strategies and AI-driven measures.
Economic Analysts
Analysts credit the growth to sustained economic activity and an expanding tax base.
- GST Growth Rate
- 6.72%
- Net GST Revenue (January 2026)
- Rs 3,073 crore
- Gross GST Collections (January 2026)
- Rs 3,479 crore
- SGST Revenue (January 2026)
- Rs 1,284 crore
- IGST Settlement (January 2026)
- Rs 1,789 crore
- Petroleum VAT Collections (January 2026)
- Rs 1,490 crore
- Professional Tax (January 2026)
- Rs 38 crore
- Total State Revenues (January 2026)
- Rs 4,704 crore
- Cumulative Collections (Till January 2026)
- Rs 44,221 crore
