Gross GST collections rise 22.9% to ₹2,31,290 crore in October 2026, second-highest monthly mop-up
Data released on 1 November 2026 showed India's gross GST collections for October 2026 at ₹2,31,290 crore, up 22.9% from ₹1,88,125 crore in October 2025.
Summary
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2026 stood at ₹2,31,290 crore, a 22.9% rise over ₹1,88,125 crore in October 2025, as per provisional data released on 1 November 2026. Gross domestic revenue rose 15.8% to ₹1,59,044 crore, while GST on imports jumped 42.2% to ₹72,246 crore. After refunds of ₹27,934 crore, net GST revenue grew 25.6% to ₹2,03,356 crore. Media reports said this was the second-highest monthly collection, after the record of about ₹2.43 lakh crore in April 2026.
Key facts
- Gross GST, Oct 2026
- ₹2,31,290 crore (+22.9%)
- Oct 2025
- ₹1,88,125 crore
- Domestic gross
- ₹1,59,044 crore (+15.8%)
- Imports
- ₹72,246 crore (+42.2%)
- CGST / SGST / IGST
- ₹42,935 cr / ₹51,340 cr / ₹1,37,015 cr
- Refunds
- ₹27,934 crore (+6.5%)
- Net GST
- ₹2,03,356 crore (+25.6%)
- April–Oct 2026 gross
- ₹14,77,569 crore (+13.2%)
- Record month
- April 2026, about ₹2.43 lakh crore
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What were India's gross GST collections for October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,31,290 crore
By what percentage did gross GST collections grow year-on-year in October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 22.9%
In October 2026, GST revenue from imports grew by how much?
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Correct answer: C — 42.2%, to ₹72,246 crore
Consider the following statements about GST collections in October 2026: 1. Net GST revenue after refunds was ₹2,03,356 crore. 2. October 2026 recorded the highest-ever monthly gross GST collection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only