India’s GST collection July 2025 hits ₹1.96 lakh crore.
GST revenue for July 2025 has achieved a new high, reaching ₹1.96 lakh crore. This represents a notable increase of ₹11,000 crore in indirect tax income when compared to the previous month. The rise indicates strong economic activity and enhanced compliance across various sectors.
As per the Finance Ministry, the boost in GST collection for July 2025 highlights the ongoing momentum in domestic spending and effective tax administration. Analysts point to significant growth in manufacturing, services, and digital transactions as key factors.
In June 2025, GST revenue was recorded at ₹1.85 lakh crore. The ₹11,000 crore increase in July not only enriches government finances but also bolsters fiscal confidence as the next quarter approaches.recording an ₹11,000 crore increase in indirect tax revenue compared to June 2025. Full report here.
The persistent growth in GST collection for July 2025 is anticipated to facilitate infrastructure projects and social welfare schemes, aiding India’s economic revival.
The collection from Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2025 has reached ₹1.96 lakh crore. There is a 7.5% rise on a yearly basis. According to data released on Friday, August 1, the government collected ₹1.82 lakh crore in GST during the same month last year, July 2024.
This year’s July collection has seen an increase of ₹11,000 crore when compared to June. Last month, the indirect tax collections amounted to ₹1.85 lakh crore. In April 2025, a record ₹2.37 lakh crore and in May ₹2.01 lakh crore were collected under GST.
Eight years of GST have passed
Last month marked the eighth anniversary of GST’s introduction in the nation. This well-known indirect tax was launched on July 1, 2017. In the 2024-25 financial year, the total GST collection reached ₹22.08 lakh crore, which was only ₹11.37 lakh crore five years prior, in 2020-21.
This indicates that tax revenue has nearly doubled over the past five years. In 2024-25, the average monthly GST collection was ₹1.84 lakh crore, compared to ₹95,000 crore five years ago in 2020-21.
The count of taxpayers has also more than doubled
When GST was rolled out in 2017, there were 6.5 million registered taxpayers, which has now risen to over 15.1 million. This has further solidified the government’s tax base.
The government asserts that the introduction of this significant indirect tax has resulted in a substantial increase in both tax revenue and taxpayer numbers. This has improved the nation’s fiscal standing and made the tax system more transparent and manageable.
Largest tax intake recorded in history in April 2025
In April 2025, the government collected an unprecedented ₹2.37 lakh crore in consumption tax. There was a year-on-year increase of 12.6%.
Before this, the peak GST collection record was established in April 2024, with the government collecting ₹2.10 lakh crore.
GST collection serves as a gauge for economic vitality
GST collection is a crucial measure of the economy’s robustness. Higher collections reflect vigorous consumer spending, industrial activity, and efficient tax compliance.
Typically, in April, businesses finalize year-end transactions from March, resulting in a rise in tax filings and collections. KPMG’s National Head Abhishek Jain noted that a surge in GST collection indicates a strong domestic economy.
GST was launched in 2017
The government rolled out GST nationwide on July 1, 2017. Following this, 17 taxes and 13 cesses imposed by central and state governments were abolished. Upon completing seven years of GST, the Ministry of Finance highlighted the accomplishments made over this time.
GST is an indirect tax that replaced several indirect taxes like VAT, service tax, purchase tax, and excise duty. It is structured into four tax slabs of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.
