The Indian Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for June surpassed ₹1.85 lakh crore, marking a 6.2% increase compared to the previous year. This data, released by official sources, shows an increase from ₹1.74 lakh crore in the same period last year. Although June’s collections were lower than May’s ₹2.01 lakh crore, and the record set in April 2025 at ₹2.37 lakh crore, the overall trend remains positive. All key components – Central-GST, State-GST, Integrated-GST, and cess – experienced year-on-year growth. Domestic GST collections exhibited nuanced results, which could be tied to current global economic conditions and their impact on consumer confidence. Notably, regions such as Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Lakshadweep, and Ladakh demonstrated strong growth, indicating increased consumer spending and government infrastructure projects. India’s GST system achieved a significant milestone in 2024-25, with a gross collection of ₹22.08 lakh crore, marking a 9.4% increase over the prior year. The average monthly GST collection of ₹1.84 lakh crore is the highest since GST was introduced in 2017. Consistent growth has been observed in GST collections, increasing from ₹11.37 lakh crore in 2020-21 to ₹20.18 lakh crore in 2023-24. As of April 30, 2025, the number of active GST registrations exceeded 1.51 crore. These figures point to a favorable outlook for India’s economy, reflecting robust domestic consumption and vibrant import activity. The implementation of GST on July 1, 2017, came with a commitment to compensate states for any revenue losses over five years.
