The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for April 2025 reached a record Rs. 2,36,716 crore, marking a robust 12.6% increase over the Rs. 2,10,267 crore collected in April 2024, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Finance.
This surge was fueled by strong domestic consumption and a significant uptick in imports. The domestic GST revenue stood at Rs. 1,89,803 crore, a 10.7% growth from the same month last year, while revenue from GST on imports jumped by 20.8% to Rs. 46,913 crore.
Gross Revenue Breakdown (in Rs. crore, April 2025):
- CGST: Rs. 48,634
- SGST: Rs. 59,372
- IGST: Rs. 1,15,259 (including Rs. 45,754 crore from imports)
- CESS: Rs. 13,451 (including Rs. 1,159 crore from imports)
Net GST Revenue Climbs 9.1%
After accounting for refunds totaling Rs. 27,341 crore — up 48.3% year-over-year — the net GST revenue settled at Rs. 2,09,376 crore, reflecting a 9.1% rise compared to April 2024’s Rs. 1,91,833 crore.
Net Revenue Details:
- Domestic Net Revenue: Rs. 1,76,418 crore (up 9.9%)
- Customs (GST) Net Revenue: Rs. 32,958 crore (up 5.2%)
State-wise Performance:
Many states reported double-digit growth in collections. Notably:
- Arunachal Pradesh: 66% increase
- Meghalaya: 50% rise
- Nagaland: 42% growth
- Sikkim: 17% growth
Major contributors like Maharashtra (Rs. 41,645 crore), Karnataka (Rs. 17,815 crore), Tamil Nadu (Rs. 13,831 crore), and Gujarat (Rs. 14,970 crore) also posted healthy gains between 10% and 13%.
However, some states such as Mizoram (-28%), Tripura (-7%), and Andhra Pradesh (-3%) witnessed declines in year-over-year collections.
Refund Spike Driven by Export Refunds
Export-related GST refunds through ICEGATE nearly doubled to Rs. 13,955 crore (up 86.1%), indicating a rebound in export activity and better compliance mechanisms.
The April 2025 collections highlight continued momentum in India’s tax base and consumption recovery, setting a strong fiscal tone for the new financial year.
Read More: GSTN to Mandate Phase-3 HSN Code Reporting and Table 13 Compliance from May 2025
