GST collections rise 9.1% to Rs 1.84 lakh crore in February, home income up by 10%

The most recent provisional information launched on February 28, 2025, highlights a wholesome uptick in GST collections in comparison with February 2024. Home GST revenues climbed by roughly 10.2 p.c, with collections rising from ₹1,28,760 crore to ₹1,41,945 crore. In the meantime, import revenues elevated by 5.4 p.c, signalling regular progress in cross-border commerce taxation. 

A better take a look at the figures reveals that the general Gross GST Income, which incorporates each home and import elements, surged by roughly 9.1 p.c — from ₹1,68,337 crore within the earlier 12 months to ₹1,83,646 crore in February 2025. On a web foundation, after accounting for refunds, the entire GST income grew by 8.1 p.c, reinforcing the federal government’s ongoing efforts to streamline tax collections. 

As per the information, in the course of the month, mop up from Central GST stood at Rs 35,204 crore, State GST at Rs 43,704 crore, Built-in GST at Rs 90,870 crore and compensation cess of Rs 13,868 crore. 

Whole refunds issued throughout February have been Rs 20,889 crore, a 17.3 p.c enhance over the year-ago interval. Web GST collections throughout February 2025 grew 8.1 p.c to about Rs 1.63 lakh crore.  

State-wise efficiency has been blended. A number of states and union territories reported vital features: Haryana’s collections jumped by 20 p.c, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh each marked a 14 p.c rise, and even the Middle Jurisdiction recorded a formidable 45 p.c enhance. Nevertheless, not all areas shared the identical momentum; Jammu and Kashmir skilled a slight 2 p.c dip, whereas areas like Ladakh and Lakshadweep noticed notable declines. 

Whereas these numbers are provisional and topic to ultimate changes, the general trajectory suggests a strong GST framework that continues to evolve and contribute considerably to the nationwide exchequer. 

Within the Union Price range, the federal government projected an 11 p.c enhance in GST income for the 12 months, estimating collections at Rs 11.78 lakh crore, together with Central GST and compensation cess.