India’s GST Collections Rise 15.4% to ₹2.11 Lakh Crore in July 2026

According to the monthly GST revenue report released by the government, the total GST collections in India in July 2026 reached to ₹2.11 lakh crore, it showed the growth of 15.4% year-on-year (YoY). This considerable increase in the GST collections in July can be attributed because of the good growth in domestic taxes and sharp rise in the GST collections from international trade. This latest figures showcases the continued resilience of the economic activity of the country, good compliance with the tax regulations, and normal business performance despite facing the global geopolitical tensions.

Overview of GST Collections July 2026

The total gross GST collections in the month of July 2026 stood at around ₹2.11 lakh crore, and compared with the last year’s July figures, it showcasing the steady growth in tax collection.

Key Stats Are Mentioned Below

• Gross GST receipts for the month: ₹2.11 lakh crore
• YOY growth rate: 15.4%
• Domestic GST revenue: ₹1.45 lakh crore
• Domestic GST growth: 10.1%
• GST on imports: ₹66,511 crore
• Growth in GST from imports: 28.8%
• Net GST receipts (after adjusting for refunds): ₹1.81 lakh crore
• YOY growth of net GST receipts: 15.8%

The data showcases a strong economic activity brought up by continued domestic consumption and increased tax earnings from import activity.

Domestic Revenue and Import Taxes Drive Growth

One of the factors that boosted the GST collection in July is the rise in domestic tax collections by 1.45 lakh crore, which proves that business transactions are steady, as well as consumer demand.

The growth of tax imposed on imports provided an even better result. This GST measure on imports increased by 28.8% year on year, reaching 66.5 thousand crores in revenue.

Thus, due to good domestic tax revenues combined with improved taxes on imports, the government has gained one of the best monthly GST results this year.

Net GST Collections Post Refunds

Also, there has been a surge in the number of GST refunds in July as the authorities have been able to process tax claims faster.

Refund Statistics

• Total GST refunds: ₹29,968 crore
• Change in refunds compared to previous year: 13.1%
• Export refunds through ICEGATE: ₹12,288 crore
• Change in export refunds compared to last year: 22.7%

With refunds out of the way.

• Net GST collections: ₹1.81 lakh crore
• Net domestic GST: ₹1.27 lakh crore
• Net customs GST: ₹54,223 crore
• Customs GST growth percentage: 30.3%

The rise in refunds signifies that the refund mechanism has been made more efficient but the revenues in net collection terms are still robust.

Performance of GST in FY 2026–27 (April–July)

During the first four months of the financial year that is currently ongoing, there is also a lot of growth in GST.

Date From April–July FY 2026–27

• Gross GST Collections ₹8.43 lakh crore
• Growth 10.1%
• Net GST Collections ₹7.21 lakh crore
• Net Growth 9.2%

Overall revenue generation and the generation of tax is consistent till now in the financial year.

State-Wise GST Collection Performance

A large number of states show strong year-on-year growth in GST collection during July 2026.

Top Performing States With Percent Growth

• Haryana: 25%
• Gujarat: 19%
• Telangana: 19%
• Punjab: 16%
• Kerala: 16%
• Uttar Pradesh 15%
• Maharashtra 13%
• Karnataka 12%
• Delhi 8%

States Who Reporting Decline

There are some states that have lower GST collections as compared to July 2025.

• Himachal Pradesh: -22%
• Uttarakhand: -18%
• Puducherry: -17%
• Madhya Pradesh: -10%
• Andhra Pradesh: -5%
• Tamil Nadu: -1%

This variation in GST receipts is due to differences in economic activity, industrial production, and consumption in each state