GST Collections Rise 6.1% in December 2025 to Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore

GST collection in December 2025 stood at Rs 1.75 lakh crore, registering a year-on-year growth of 6.1% compared to December 2024. After adjusting refunds, net GST revenues reached Rs 1.46 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 2.2% YoY.

With this performance, GST collections have now remained above Rs 1.70 lakh crore for multiple consecutive months, underlining the sustained resilience of India’s indirect tax framework and steady economic activity toward the end of CY2025.

GST Collection Breakdown – December 2025

Gross GST collections increased 6.1% YoY, while net collections rose 2.2%, mainly due to higher refund disbursements during the month. Total refunds paid in December 2025 stood at Rs 28,980 crore, marking a sharp 30.9% increase over Rs 22,138 crore in December 2024.

April–December 2025 Cumulative Performance

For the nine-month period of FY 2025–26 (April–December), GST collections continued to show solid momentum:

• Cumulative Gross GST Collections: Rs 16.50 lakh crore

(YoY growth of 8.6% over Rs 15.20 lakh crore)

• Cumulative Net GST Collections: Rs 14.25 lakh crore

(YoY growth of 6.8% over Rs 13.35 lakh crore)

Domestic vs Import Performance

For Dec 24 and Dec 25 comparison:

• Domestic GST collections in December 2025 rose modestly by 1.2% to Rs 1.23 lakh crore, reflecting stable internal demand.
• Import-related GST collections witnessed a strong surge of 19.7%, reaching Rs 51,977 crore, driven by higher trade volumes and improved customs collections.

On a cumulative basis (April–December 2025):

• Domestic GST grew 6.8% YoY
• Import GST expanded by 13.8% YoY

State-wise Performance Highlights

State-level GST data for December 2025 shows divergent trends across regions, reflecting sectoral and consumption variations.

Conclusion

In December 2025, GST collections reached Rs 1.75 lakh crore, reflecting a 6.1% YoY increase and reinforcing the structural stability of India’s GST regime. While higher refund payouts moderated net growth, cumulative collections for April–December FY26 remain firmly positive, supported by robust import activity and steady domestic demand.

The continued expansion in the GST taxpayer base, now exceeding 9.2 crore registered GSTINs, alongside improving compliance trends, strengthens the outlook for sustainable indirect tax revenues in the coming quarters. Overall, the December GST data signals resilient economic fundamentals as India moves into the final quarter of FY26.

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