India's gross GST collection hit a new all-time high of ₹2,28,500 crore in April 2026, recording 12.8% YoY growth. Strong domestic consumption, improved compliance, and financial year-end filings drove the record numbers.
| Month | Total | CGST | SGST | IGST | Cess | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | ₹2285L Cr | ₹41,200 | ₹52,100 | ₹118,800 | ₹16,400 | +12.8% |
| Mar 2026 | ₹1972L Cr | ₹35,800 | ₹45,600 | ₹101,400 | ₹14,400 | +9.2% |
| Feb 2026 | ₹1834L Cr | ₹33,200 | ₹42,100 | ₹94,600 | ₹13,500 | +10.5% |
| Jan 2026 | ₹1923L Cr | ₹34,900 | ₹44,200 | ₹99,300 | ₹13,900 | +11.3% |
| Dec 2025 | ₹1862L Cr | ₹33,800 | ₹42,800 | ₹96,200 | ₹13,400 | +8.7% |
| Nov 2025 | ₹1812L Cr | ₹32,800 | ₹41,600 | ₹93,800 | ₹13,000 | +9.8% |
Domestic transactions (CGST + SGST)
+14.2%Import of goods (IGST on imports)
+8.6%Domestic IGST (inter-state)
+13.8%Compensation Cess (domestic + imports)
+11.5%Mumbai financial services, manufacturing, auto sector
Bengaluru IT/ITES, electronics, pharma
Chemicals, refinery, diamond, textiles
Automobiles, IT, leather, textiles
Consumer goods, agriculture processing, MSME
Auto (Gurgaon-Manesar), FMCG, logistics
IT/ITES, pharma, defence manufacturing
Services, trade, e-commerce headquarters
Steel, coal, tea, jute, engineering
Mining, marble, textiles, tourism
| Financial Year | Avg Monthly | Annual Total | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026-27 (Apr) | ₹2.29L Cr | ₹2.29L Cr | +12.8% |
| FY 2025-26 | ₹1.92L Cr (avg) | ₹23.0L Cr | +10.2% |
| FY 2024-25 | ₹1.74L Cr (avg) | ₹20.9L Cr | +11.7% |
| FY 2023-24 | ₹1.56L Cr (avg) | ₹18.7L Cr | +12.4% |
| FY 2022-23 | ₹1.39L Cr (avg) | ₹16.7L Cr | +22.2% |
₹2.285 lakh crore — All-time highest monthly GST collection
₹2.10 lakh crore — Previous record (first month above ₹2L Cr)
₹1.87 lakh crore — Then-record; 12.4% YoY growth
₹1.68 lakh crore — First time above ₹1.5L Cr
₹1.05 lakh crore — Recovery after COVID lockdowns
₹0.94 lakh crore — First-ever GST collection month
India collected ₹2,28,500 crore (₹2.285 lakh crore) in GST during April 2026, marking an all-time high monthly collection. This represents a 12.8% year-on-year growth over April 2025 (₹2.025 lakh crore). The CGST component was ₹41,200 crore, SGST ₹52,100 crore, IGST ₹1,18,800 crore, and Cess ₹16,400 crore.
April records highest collections because: (1) It reflects tax on March transactions — the financial year-end when businesses complete pending deals; (2) Companies make advance payments to reduce outstanding liabilities before year-close; (3) Advance tax adjustments and final quarter purchases are processed; (4) Annual compliance (reconciliation, ITC reversal) triggers additional payments.
Maharashtra is consistently the top GST contributing state with ~14.8% share (₹33,800 Cr in April 2026). This is driven by Mumbai's financial services hub, manufacturing in Pune-Nashik belt, and the state's large consumer base. Karnataka (10.2%) and Gujarat (8.9%) follow due to IT services and industrial corridors respectively.
Average monthly GST collection has grown steadily: FY 2022-23 (₹1.39L Cr), FY 2023-24 (₹1.56L Cr), FY 2024-25 (₹1.74L Cr), FY 2025-26 (₹1.92L Cr). The government targets ₹2.0L Cr average for FY 2026-27. Key growth drivers: improved compliance, e-invoicing mandate expansion, GSTR-2B matching, and GDP growth.
IGST (Integrated GST) constitutes approximately 52% of total GST collections (₹1,18,800 Cr out of ₹2,28,500 Cr in April 2026). This includes both domestic inter-state IGST (₹66,400 Cr) and IGST on imports (₹52,400 Cr). The domestic IGST is later apportioned between CGST and SGST through the settlement process.
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