The GST collection reached Rs 1.89 lakh crore in September 2025, which is 9.1% more than the same month as last year. This is the ninth consecutive month when GST revenue remains above Rs 1.8 lakh crore. This bounce has intensified, while GST rates were also cut in September.
According to the data of the Union Finance Ministry, there was a collection of Rs 33,645 crore from CGST in September, Rs 41,836 crore from SGST and Rs 1,01,883 crore from IGST. The total GST refund also increased by 40.1% during this period, which was Rs 28,657 crore. States like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat were a major contribution in the GST collection.
From September 22, the GST Council has reduced the tax slab by 5% and 18% two slabs, reducing the prices of many everyday goods. However, the tax on products like Pan Masala, Gutkha, Cigarettes and Tobacco remained the same. This policy reform has increased consumer demand, especially during the festive season, which strengthens the GST revenue.
The GST revenue has reached Rs 10.4 lakh crore in the first half of FY 2026, which is about 8.8% more than the previous year. Experts believe that the reduction in GST will further boost economic activities in the next months and the government’s revenue will remain stable.
This plan is to make the tax structure simple and convenient for consumers, which has strengthened the country’s economy and has increased transparency in business. GST revenue is expected to continue in the coming months.