India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for April 2026 recorded a strong performance, with total gross GST revenue reaching ₹2,42,702 crore, reflecting an 8.7% year-on-year growth compared to ₹2,23,265 crore in April 2025. The growth was primarily driven by a sharp increase in import-related GST collections, even as domestic revenue growth remained moderate.
The data indicates that gross domestic GST revenue stood at ₹1,85,122 crore, registering a 4.3% growth over the previous year. Within domestic collections, CGST increased to ₹52,140 crore, SGST to ₹61,331 crore, and IGST to ₹71,651 crore, showing steady but relatively modest expansion in internal economic activity.
A key highlight of the April 2026 data is the robust performance of GST on imports. Gross GST revenue from imports surged to ₹57,580 crore, marking a significant 25.8% increase over ₹45,754 crore recorded in April 2025. This sharp rise underscores strong import activity and improved compliance in cross-border trade taxation.
However, the overall collections were partially offset by a notable increase in refunds. Total GST refunds rose by 19.3% to ₹31,793 crore, compared to ₹26,647 crore in the same period last year. Notably, domestic refunds witnessed a steep 54.6% increase, indicating faster processing or higher claims by taxpayers, while refunds on exports (through ICEGATE) declined by 14%.
After adjusting for refunds, net GST revenue stood at ₹2,10,909 crore, reflecting a 7.3% growth over ₹1,96,618 crore in April 2025. The net domestic revenue showed marginal growth of 0.3%, whereas net revenue from customs (imports) jumped by 42.9%, again highlighting the dominant role of imports in driving overall GST buoyancy.
State-wise data further reveals variations in GST performance across regions. As per Table 1 on page 2, post-settlement SGST collections for States/UTs rose significantly, with several states witnessing strong growth. For instance, Maharashtra recorded ₹22,929 crore, Karnataka ₹9,958 crore, and Uttar Pradesh ₹10,178 crore in post-settlement SGST, reflecting healthy tax accruals in major economic hubs.
At the same time, some states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal saw declines in pre-settlement SGST collections, indicating uneven regional recovery trends. Conversely, states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and Telangana reported double-digit growth in collections, signalling improved economic activity and compliance in these regions.
The dataset also highlights an increase in the number of registered taxpayers. As noted in Table 2 on page 3, the total number of GSTINs increased significantly, reflecting continued expansion of the GST base and formalisation of the economy.
Overall, the April 2026 GST data presents a mixed yet positive outlook. While domestic consumption growth appears stable but subdued, the strong surge in import-based GST collections and steady expansion of the taxpayer base continue to support revenue growth. The sharp rise in refunds also suggests improved administrative efficiency, though it tempers net revenue gains.
The figures remain provisional, and slight variations may occur upon finalisation, but the trend clearly indicates sustained resilience in GST collections with a growing reliance on external trade dynamics.
