Gross GST collections rise 22.9% to ₹2.31 lakh crore in October 2026, led by imports
Gross GST revenue was ₹2,31,290 crore in October 2026, up 22.9%. Import GST jumped 42.2% and net GST rose 25.6% to ₹2.03 lakh crore.
India's gross GST collections were ₹2,31,290 crore in October 2026, up 22.9% from ₹1,88,125 crore in October 2025. GST on imports rose 42.2% to ₹72,246 crore and domestic GST rose 15.8% to ₹1,59,044 crore. After refunds of ₹27,934 crore, net GST was ₹2,03,356 crore, up 25.6%.
- IGST (incl. imports)59.2%
- SGST22.2%
- CGST18.6%
Growth accelerated from 14.7% in September. October's total is the second highest of the financial year after April 2026's ₹2.43 lakh crore, and gross collections stayed above ₹2 lakh crore for the fourth month in a row.
| ₹ crore | October 2025 | October 2026 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross GST | 1,88,125 | 2,31,290 | +22.9% |
| Refunds | 26,225 | 27,934 | +6.5% |
| Net GST | 1,61,900 | 2,03,356 | +25.6% |
| Gross, April–October | 13,05,213 | 14,77,569 | +13.2% |
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Sources
- GST collections data for October 2026 (GSTN release), as compiled by A2Z Taxcorp, 2 November 2026
- All India Radio News, 1 November 2026: gross GST rises 23% to ₹2.31 lakh crore
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