September 1, 2025 5:02 PM
GST collections rise 6.5% in August to Rs 1.86 lakh crore
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 6.5% year-on-year to ₹1.86 lakh crore in August 2025, according to government data released on Monday. This marks the eighth consecutive month that revenues have remained above the ₹1.8 lakh crore mark, reflecting robust domestic consumption and steady economic activity. During August, gross domestic GST revenue grew 9.6% to ₹1.37 lakh crore, while tax from imports slipped 1.2% to ₹49,354 crore. Refunds fell sharply by 20% year-...