GENERAL2 Sept 2026
GST Collections Climb 14.8% to ₹1.99 Lakh Crore in August
India's gross GST collections hit ₹1.99 lakh crore in August, up 14.8% year-on-year. The first five months of financial year 2026-27 show similar momentum: total gross GST rose 11% to ₹10.43 lakh crore, compared with ₹9.40 lakh crore in the same period last year. August's mop-up included CGST of ₹38,400 crore and IGST of ₹1.15 lakh crore. Keep your GST records current to stay on the safe side.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Gross GST collections in August rose 14.8% year-on-year to ₹1.99 lakh crore.
- First five months of 2026-27 saw 11% growth, reaching ₹10.43 lakh crore from ₹9.40 lakh crore a year ago.
- August collections comprised CGST of ₹38,400 crore and IGST of ₹1.15 lakh crore.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Reconcile your August GST returns with ledgers and invoices now; healthy national collections shouldn't ease your own compliance discipline.
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