GST collection shoots up by 8.7% to a record of Rs 2.43 trillion in April

The gross GST collection spiked by 8.7 per cent in April to a record of about Rs 2.43 trillion, government data showed. Gross revenues from domestic transactions were up 4.3 per cent to over Rs 1.85 trillion, while GST mop-up from imports rose by a massive 25.8 per cent to Rs 57,580 crore in April 2026.

Notably, the previous all-time high collection was recorded in April last year at over Rs 2.23 trillion.

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Refunds were up 19.3 per cent to Rs 31,793 crore during April. After adjusting refunds, net Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was up 7.3 per cent to about Rs 2.11 trillion.

As per the government data, the gross import revenue jumped 25.8% to Rs 57,580 crore, while gross domestic revenue rose a more modest 4.3% to Rs 1.85 lakh crore.

Net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in April 2026, marking a 7.3% increase year-on-year.

Net revenue from customs (GST on imports) surged 42.9%, far outpacing the 0.3% growth in net domestic revenue.

Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat continue to anchor collections with steady growth. Among major states, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana also recorded healthy gains, while Kerala and Telangana posted strong increases.