Stories
September GST Collection Soars Past ₹2.03 Lakh Crore, Raining Money in Government Coffers
N
News18•01-10-2026, 12:17
September GST Collection Soars Past ₹2.03 Lakh Crore, Raining Money in Government Coffers
- •GST collection in September 2026 surged by 14.7% year-on-year to ₹2.03 lakh crore.
- •Domestic GST collection rose by 10.1% to ₹1.38 lakh crore, while import GST revenue increased by 26% to ₹65,525 crore.
- •Net GST collection after refunds grew by 18.1% to over ₹1.76 lakh crore.
- •Gross GST collection for April-September increased by 11.6% to over ₹12.46 lakh crore.
- •Major states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Telangana reported strong GST collection growth.
Key Questions Answered
In September 2026, India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection increased by 14.7 percent year-on-year, crossing ₹2.03 lakh crore.
Maharashtra ranked number one in the country for GST collection, seeing a 15% increase to reach ₹29,986 crore in September 2026.
In August 2026, India's GST collection reached ₹2 lakh crore, which marked a 14.8% increase compared to the previous year.
