GST Collection Rises 6.5% in August 2025 Year-on-Year

Current Context: On 1 September 2025, the Ministry of Finance released India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue data for August 2025, reporting a 6.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase.

• Gross GST collections stood at ₹1.86 lakh crore, up from ₹1.75 lakh crore in August 2024.
• Domestic GST revenue rose by 9.6%, while import-based GST declined by 1.2%.
• Net GST revenue (after refunds) reached ₹1.67 lakh crore, marking a 10.7% YoY growth.
• Major contributors included Central GST (CGST) ₹34,076 crore and State GST (SGST) ₹42,854 crore.
• States like Sikkim (+39%), Meghalaya (+35%), and Andhra Pradesh (+21%) saw strong growth, while UTs like Lakshadweep (−66%) declined.
• The cumulative GST revenue for FY26 (April–August) crossed ₹10.04 lakh crore, reflecting robust consumption and improved compliance.

Question:

Q.1 By what percentage did GST collections in August 2025 grow year-on-year compared to August 2024?
a) 5.2%
b) 6.5%
c) 9.6%
d) 10.7%

Answer: b) GST collections rose from ₹1.75 lakh crore (Aug 2024) to ₹1.86 lakh crore (Aug 2025), showing a 6.5% YoY increase.