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Andhra Pradesh Commercial Tax Collections Soar 15% to Rs 4,986 Cr in September
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News18•01-10-2026, 21:45
Andhra Pradesh Commercial Tax Collections Soar 15% to Rs 4,986 Cr in September
- •Andhra Pradesh's commercial tax collections reached Rs 4,986 crore in September 2026, marking a 15% increase (Rs 651.34 crore) compared to September 2025.
- •Total commercial tax collections for the state up to September 2026 hit Rs 30,436 crore, an 18% rise from Rs 25,893 crore in the same period last year.
- •Net GST collections cumulatively grew by 18%, reaching Rs 19,635 crore up to September 2026, compared to Rs 16,760 crore in the corresponding period last year.
- •The strong growth in tax collections is attributed to GST 2.0 rate rationalisation reforms, aiming to simplify tax structure and reduce compliance costs for businesses.
- •The September 2026 figures represent a strong close to the first half of FY 2026-27 for Andhra Pradesh's commercial tax revenue.
Key Questions Answered
Andhra Pradesh recorded commercial tax collections of Rs 4,986 crore in September 2026, marking a 15 percent increase over the same month in the previous year.
The state recorded total commercial tax collections of Rs 30,436 crore up to September 2026, which represents an 18 percent increase compared to the Rs 25,893 crore collected during the corresponding period last year.
The growth in tax collections occurred against the backdrop of GST 2.0 rate rationalisation reforms, which were implemented to simplify the tax structure and reduce compliance costs for businesses.
