2 Sept 2026
GST Revenue Rises, but Falls from July
India’s gross GST collection reached ₹1.99 lakh crore in August 2026, marking a 14.8% rise from ₹1.74 lakh crore in August last year. The increase shows stronger collections compared with the same month in the previous year. However, August revenue was lower than July 2026’s ₹2.11 lakh crore. For taxpayers and businesses, the latest figures point to higher annual GST collections but a month-on-month decline.
Key Statutory Highlights
- August 2026 gross GST revenue was ₹1.99 lakh crore.
- Collections rose 14.8% from ₹1.74 lakh crore in August 2025.
- Revenue fell from ₹2.11 lakh crore collected in July 2026.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Compare your August GST figures with July 2026 figures and monitor the trend.
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TaxQue News Desk
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