India’s Direct Tax Collection Sees Significant Growth in FY25

India’s net direct tax collection has experienced a significant year-on-year growth, reaching approximately ₹16.90 lakh crore by January 12, 2025. This marks a 15.88% increase compared to the same period last fiscal year. The government’s target for direct tax revenue in the current fiscal year is ₹22.07 lakh crore.

Key Highlights

Personal Income Tax: Collections have exceeded ₹8.74 lakh crore, reflecting robust compliance and economic activity.

Corporate Tax: The corporate sector has contributed around ₹7.68 lakh crore, indicating sustained corporate profitability.

Securities Transaction Tax (STT): STT collections stand at ₹44,538 crore, underscoring active trading in the financial markets.

Refunds Issued: The government has issued refunds totaling approximately ₹3.74 lakh crore, a 42.49% increase over the previous year, enhancing taxpayer satisfaction.

Gross Direct Tax Collections

Before accounting for refunds, gross direct tax collections have risen by 20% to ₹20.64 lakh crore during this period.

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