The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has notified India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections stood at ₹1,86,315 crore in August 2025, marking a 6.5% year-on-year growth compared to ₹1,74,962 crore in August 2024, according to provisional data released by the GST Network (GSTN).
Strong Domestic Collections, Import Revenue Declines Slightly
- Domestic GST revenues (CGST, SGST, IGST, Cess) rose to ₹1,36,962 crore, up 9.6% YoY.
- Import-related GST revenues, however, registered a 1.2% dip, standing at ₹49,354 crore. Despite this monthly fall, the cumulative import GST collections for April–August 2025 showed a healthy 12.4% rise.
Net GST Revenue Shows Double-Digit Growth
After adjusting for refunds, the net GST revenue in August 2025 amounted to ₹1,66,956 crore, reflecting a 10.7% increase compared to ₹1,50,791 crore in the same month last year.
- Net domestic revenue rose by 13.5%, reaching ₹1,25,948 crore.
- Net revenue from imports also showed a positive growth of 3%, totaling ₹41,008 crore.
State-Wise Performance
Several states recorded double-digit growth in GST revenues during August 2025:
- Sikkim (39%), Meghalaya (35%), Nagaland (33%), and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (35%) led the charts.
- Among larger states, Karnataka (15%), Bihar (15%), Andhra Pradesh (21%), and Rajasthan (14%) registered robust growth.
- However, some states witnessed declines, including Manipur (-24%), Jharkhand (-1%), Chandigarh (-12%), and Lakshadweep (-66%).
Settlement to States
The SGST and IGST settlement to states and UTs till August 2025 stood at ₹4.19 lakh crore, compared to ₹3.95 lakh crore in the same period of 2024, reflecting a 6% increase.
Expanding GST Base
The GST taxpayer base continues to expand, with 8.98 crore active GSTINs registered as of August 31, 2025, compared to 6.48 crore a year ago—signaling greater formalization of the economy.
Outlook
The continued growth in GST revenues highlights buoyant domestic consumption and improved tax compliance. With the festive season approaching in the coming months, experts expect collections to further strengthen, potentially crossing the ₹2 lakh crore mark in the near term.
