India’s Goods and services Tax (GST) collections continued to show resilience in august 2025, with a 6.5% year-on-year growth in gross revenue. Despite a slight dip in import-related collections, domestic economic activity remains strong, supporting healthy GST inflows.


1. august 2025 GST Snapshot

  • Gross GST Collection: Rs 1,86,315 crore, up 6.5% YoY from Rs 1,74,962 crore in august 2024.
  • Net GST Revenue (after refunds): Rs 1,66,956 crore, up 10.7% YoY.
  • Revenue from Domestic Transactions: Rs 1.36 lakh crore, up 9.6%.
  • Revenue from Imports: Rs 49,354 crore, down 1.2% YoY.

The all-time high for monthly GST collection was Rs 2.37 lakh crore, recorded in april 2025.


2. Component-Wise Breakup

The august collections break up as follows:

  • Central GST (CGST): Rs 34,076 crore
  • State GST (SGST): Rs 42,854 crore
  • Integrated GST (IGST): Rs 97,186 crore
  • Compensation Cess: Rs 12,199 crore

After accounting for refunds, domestic net revenue rose 13.5% to Rs 1.25 lakh crore, while import net revenue grew 3% to Rs 41,008 crore.


3. Refunds Drop Significantly

Total GST refunds in august fell 19.9% to Rs 19,359 crore from Rs 24,170 crore last year.

  • Domestic refunds: Down 21.4%
  • Export refunds: Down 17.9%

This drop in refunds contributed to the higher net GST revenue for the month.


4. State-Wise Performance Highlights

Several states recorded strong GST growth:

Largest Contributors:

Maharashtra – Rs 28,900 crore

Karnataka – Rs 14,204 crore

Gujarat – Rs 10,992 crore

The performance indicates strong economic recovery and continued growth in domestic consumption.


5. Key Takeaways

  • Robust Domestic Growth: Domestic GST collections are driving the overall revenue increase, reflecting strong business activity.
  • Lower Refunds Boost Net Revenue: A decline in refunds has led to a higher net inflow, supporting state and central budgets.
  • Regional Insights: Southern and northern states are seeing significant revenue gains, while some northeastern and smaller regions are struggling.


6. Outlook

The Finance Ministry’s august figures suggest that India’s indirect tax system remains resilient, supporting both central and state finances. With the festive season approaching, domestic consumption and GST collections are expected to rise further in the coming months.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

02/09/2025 08:00 AM