Andhra Pradesh recorded a 5.78% year-on-year growth in Net GST collections in December 2025, “defying revenue pressures” caused by GST rate reductions and withdrawal of compensation cess under the GST 2.0 reforms, according to official data released by the State Tax Department.
In a statement on Thursday, Chief Commissioner of State Tax Babu A said the Net GST collections stood at ₹2,652 crore, the highest-ever for the month of December since the GST regime began in 2017.
The revenue pertains to business transactions undertaken in November 2025. Officials attributed the growth to increased consumption, improved compliance, and strengthened enforcement mechanisms despite reduced tax rates on essential goods, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals, cement, and removal of GST on life and medical insurance.
For the ninth consecutive month (April–December 2025), Andhra Pradesh’s Net GST collections exceeded those of the corresponding period in the previous financial year, signalling sustained economic activity.
The State’s growth rate of 5.78% also surpassed the national average of 5.61% (excluding imports). Among southern States, Andhra Pradesh ranked second after Tamil Nadu (7.85%), performing better than Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana.
