07-Feb-2026
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GST collection in January 2026 stood at Rs 1.93 lakh crore, registering a year-on-year growth of 6.2% compared to January 2025. After accounting for refunds, net GST revenues rose to Rs 1.71 lakh crore, reflecting a robust 7.6% YoY growth.
The January performance reinforces the continued strength of India’s GST framework, with collections remaining consistently above the Rs 1.80 lakh crore mark, supported by steady domestic demand and healthy import activity.
GST Collection Breakdown – January 2026
|
GST Component |
Gross Collection (Rs crore) |
Net Collection (Rs crore) |
|
Central GST (CGST) |
38,792 |
35,488 |
|
State GST (SGST) |
47,817 |
43,553 |
|
Integrated GST (IGST) |
1,06,775 |
91,678 |
|
Total |
1,93,384 |
1,70,719 |
Gross GST collections grew 6.2% YoY, while net GST revenues recorded a faster growth of 7.6%, aided by a decline in total refunds. Refunds paid during January 2026 stood at Rs 22,665 crore, down 3.1% YoY.
April–January FY26 Cumulative Performance
For the 10-month period of FY 2025–26 (April–January), GST collections maintained good momentum:
- Cumulative Gross GST Collections: Rs 18.43 lakh crore (YoY growth of 8.3% over Rs 17.02 lakh crore)
- Cumulative Net GST Collections: Rs 15.96 lakh crore (YoY growth of 6.8% over Rs 14.94 lakh
State-wise Performance Highlights
· Top 5 States/UTs – Highest GST Revenue Growth (Pre-Settlement)
|
Rank |
State / UT |
Jan 2025 (Rs crore) |
Jan 2026 (Rs crore) |
Growth % |
|
1 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
41 |
51 |
+24% |
|
2 |
Punjab |
820 |
938 |
+14% |
|
3 |
Odisha |
1,479 |
1,669 |
+13% |
|
4 |
Rajasthan |
1,632 |
1,808 |
+11% |
|
5 |
Meghalaya |
63 |
70 |
+11% |
· Bottom 5 States/UTs – GST Revenue Decline (Pre-Settlement)
|
Rank |
State / UT |
Jan 2025 (Rs crore) |
Jan 2026 (Rs crore) |
Growth % |
|
1 |
Ladakh |
35 |
31 |
–12% |
|
2 |
Goa |
275 |
261 |
–5% |
|
3 |
Uttarakhand |
494 |
470 |
–5% |
|
4 |
Nagaland |
28 |
26 |
–6% |
|
5 |
Sikkim |
37 |
35 |
–5% |
(Based on SGST & IGST settlement data for January 2026)
Conclusion
GST collections in January 2026 reached Rs 1.93 lakh crore, reflecting a 6.2% year-on-year increase and underscoring the resilience of India’s indirect tax system. The stronger growth in net GST revenues, supported by lower refund outflows, points to improved tax efficiency and compliance.
With April–January FY26 gross GST growth at 8.3% and registered GSTINs exceeding 9.29 crore, the overall trajectory remains positive as India progresses toward the close of FY26.
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