GST 2.0 Launch Boosts Revenue Momentum: ₹1.89 Lakh Crore Collected in September

India’s GST collections touched ₹1.89 lakh crore in September 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year growth. The surge coincides with the rollout of GST 2.0, introducing simplified tax slabs aimed at boosting consumption and compliance.

Key Highlights

Overall Performance

• Total Gross GST Revenue – ₹1,89,017 crore (↑ 9.1% YoY)
• Cumulative (Apr–Sep 2025): ₹11.93 lakh crore (↑ 9.8%)
• Net GST Revenue (after refunds): ₹1,60,360 crore (↑ 5.0%)
• Cumulative Net (Apr–Sep 2025): ₹10.38 lakh crore (↑ 8.3%)

Component-wise Gross Collections (Sept 2025)

• CGST: ₹33,645 crore (↑ 7.1%)
• SGST: ₹41,836 crore (↑ 6.5%)
• IGST: ₹1,01,883 crore (↑ 12.5%)
• CESS: ₹11,652 crore (↓ 2.4%)

Revenue Source Split

• Domestic GST Revenue: ₹1,36,525 crore (↑ 6.8%)
• Import GST Revenue: ₹52,492 crore (↑ 15.6%)

Refunds

• Domestic Refunds: ₹16,251 crore (↑ 52.2%)
• Import Refunds (ICEGATE): ₹12,406 crore (↑ 26.9%)
• Total Refunds: ₹28,657 crore (↑ 40.1%)

State-wise Growth (Domestic GST Revenue)

• Top Gainers:
  • Meghalaya (+27%) | Sikkim (+22%) | Andaman & Nicobar (+22%)
  • Madhya Pradesh (+21%) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli (+21%)
• Declines: Telangana (–5%), Delhi (–1%), Himachal Pradesh (–4%), Manipur (–1%), Other Territory (–8%)
• Major States:
  • Maharashtra ₹27,762 cr (↑ 5%)
  • Karnataka ₹13,495 cr (↑ 7%)
  • Tamil Nadu ₹11,413 cr (↑ 4%)
  • Gujarat ₹10,969 cr (↑ 8%)
  • Uttar Pradesh ₹8,967 cr (↑ 11%)

Half-Year (Apr–Sep 2025) Trend

• Domestic Revenue: ₹8.95 lakh crore (↑ 8.8%)
• Import Revenue: ₹2.98 lakh crore (↑ 13.0%)
• Total Gross GST: ₹11.93 lakh crore (↑ 9.8%)

Source : GSTN Advisory