By Admin 
GST Collection: In December 2025, the government’s earnings from GST increased by 6.1 percent compared to last year to about Rs 1.75 lakh crore. This was revealed in the latest official data released on January 1, 2026. This shows the strong economic activity of the country as well as proper adherence to tax rules. Let us tell you that during the financial year 2025-26 (April-December), the total GST collection had increased by 8.6 percent to about Rs 16.5 lakh crore, which is more than Rs 15.2 lakh crore collected in the same period last year.
Similarly, an increase was seen in the collection under Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST) in December 2025. On the other hand, a year-on-year decline was recorded in Integrated GST (IGST). However, based on all the data so far for the 2025-26 financial year, all the components CGST, SGST and IGST have shown good growth. This shows that the tax system is performing well overall and the role of the GST Council in simplifying it cannot be denied.
How much did GST revenue increase?
Net GST revenue in December 2025 also increased by 2.2 percent on annual basis to Rs 1.45 lakh crore. The total GST revenue during April to December in the year 2025 was Rs 16.50 lakh crore, which is 8.6 percent more than the Rs 15.19 lakh crore collected in the same period last year. Total GST collection in November increased by 0.7 percent to approximately Rs 1.70 lakh crore as compared to approximately Rs 1.69 lakh crore collected in November 2024. This jump in GST collection was due to 19.7 percent increase in import revenue, which contributed Rs 51,977 crore to the total collection.
understand at a glance
- Local GST revenue increased by 1.2 percent on annual basis to Rs 1.22 lakh crore.
- GST revenue from imports increased by 19.7 percent on annual basis to Rs 51,977 crore.
- GST refund increased by 31 percent on annual basis to Rs 28,980 crore.
- Net GST revenue increased by 2.2 percent on annual basis to Rs 1.45 lakh crore.
- GST Compensation Cess declined by 64.69 percent on annual basis to Rs 4,238 crore.
- Total GST collection increased by 6.1 percent on annual basis to Rs 1.74 lakh crore.
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