India’s GST collections recorded a healthy increase in April 2026, supported by strong growth in import-linked revenues and steady domestic collections, reflecting continued economic activity and compliance.
Total gross GST revenue stood at ₹2,42,702 crore in April 2026, registering an 8.7% year-on-year increase compared to ₹2,23,265 crore in April 2025.
The growth was primarily driven by a sharp rise in import-related GST collections, while domestic revenues showed moderate expansion.
GST collected on imports rose significantly to ₹57,580 crore, marking a 25.8% increase year-on-year.
This indicates strong import activity and higher tax realisations from international trade, which played a key role in lifting overall GST collections.
Gross domestic GST revenue stood at ₹1,85,122 crore, growing at a relatively modest pace of 4.3%.
Within this, CGST collections increased to ₹52,140 crore, SGST to ₹61,331 crore, and IGST (domestic component) to ₹71,651 crore also saw moderate growth, reflecting steady but not aggressive domestic demand.
Total GST refunds rose sharply by 19.3% year-on-year to ₹31,793 crore.
Domestic refunds alone surged 54.6%, indicating faster processing and higher refund outflows, while export-related refunds declined by 14%.
After adjusting for refunds, net GST revenue stood at ₹2,10,909 crore, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to the previous year.
While still strong, the net growth is lower than gross collections due to the higher refund outflows during the month.
State-level data shows mixed performance across regions. Larger states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat continued to contribute significantly to overall collections.
Post-settlement SGST collections saw strong growth in several states, indicating improved tax distribution and settlement mechanisms. However, some states recorded muted or negative growth in pre-settlement collections, reflecting uneven regional demand trends.
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April GST data reflects a balanced growth trend, with strong import-driven gains complementing steady domestic performance, even as higher refunds moderated net revenue growth.
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Published on: May 4, 2026, 9:29 AM IST
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