GST collections in May rise 16.4% to over ₹2.01 trillion; strong domestic and import growth - The Statesman

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for the month of May rose by 16.4% year-on-year to over ₹2.01 lakh crore, according to government data released on Sunday.While the May

collections were slightly lower than the record ₹2.37 lakh crore collected in April 2025, they remain significantly higher compared to previous years, underscoring continued economic

momentum and improved compliance.Of the total GST revenue, domestic transactions contributed approximately ₹1.50 lakh crore — reflecting a 13.7% increase over the same month last year. GST

collections from imports surged by 25.2% to ₹51,266 crore.The collections include Central GST (CGST) ₹35,434 crore, State GST (SGST) ₹43,902 crore, integrated GST (IGST) approximately ₹1.09

lakh crore, and cess collections:** ₹12,879 croreMeanwhile, total refunds issued during the month declined by 4% to ₹27,210 crore. The net GST mop-up — after accounting for refunds — stood

at around ₹1.74 lakh crore, marking a robust 20.4% year-on-year growth.In state-wise analysis, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu reported significant growth in collections

ranging between 17% and 25%.Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana posted more modest increases of up to 6%, while states like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan recorded median

growth rates of around 10%.The consistent rise in GST revenue is seen as a positive indicator of strong domestic demand and effective tax administration. Advertisement

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