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Andhra Pradesh Tax Collections Soar 18% to Rs 30,436 Cr in H1 FY27
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News18•02-10-2026, 14:45
Andhra Pradesh Tax Collections Soar 18% to Rs 30,436 Cr in H1 FY27
- •Andhra Pradesh's commercial tax collections surged by 18% year-on-year to Rs 30,435.98 crore in the first half of fiscal 2026-27, with September recording the highest monthly collection.
- •Net GST collections increased by 18% to Rs 19,635.49 crore during April-September, driven by improved tax compliance, enforcement, and economic activity.
- •The state's September net GST growth of 14.10% surpassed the national post-settlement average of 8% and was marginally ahead of Karnataka and Telangana.
- •Revenue growth was attributed to technology-led enforcement, including AI-based data analytics, automated scrutiny, and inter-departmental data sharing.
- •Leading contributors to growth included electric machinery, iron and steel, financial services, and real estate, with the state's AI-based tax administration model drawing interest from other states.
Key Questions Answered
Andhra Pradesh's commercial tax collections rose by 18 per cent year-on-year to Rs 30,435.98 crore in the first half of fiscal 2026-27, with September recording the highest monthly collection of Rs 4,986.18 crore.
Andhra Pradesh's September net GST growth reached 14.10 per cent, which was higher than the national post-settlement average of 8 per cent and marginally ahead of states like Karnataka and Telangana.
The Commercial Taxes Department utilized AI-based data analytics, automated scrutiny, IGST input-tax-credit reversals, UPI analytics, DISCOM-linked registration verification, and Aadhaar integration for professional tax administration.
