In August, India's GST collections rose by 14.8%, totaling ₹2 lakh crore. The surge in bulk car sales by 36% indicates robust consumer enthusiasm, while the UPI system hit a record with 24.51 billion processed transactions, pointing to a rise in digital transactions. Additionally, power consumption surged by 12.9%, portraying an ongoing economic recovery following a solid June quarter.

Indias gross GST revenue rose 14.8% year-on-year to Rs 1.99 lakh crore in August 2026, up from Rs 1.74 lakh crore a year earlier. However, collections fell from Rs 2.11 lakh crore…

Gross GST collections rose 14.8% to about ₹2 lakh crore in August, while net GST revenue increased 8.3% to ₹1.68 lakh crore.

The gross GST collection in August 2026 was ₹1,99,853 crore as against ₹1,74,116 crore in August 2025. | India News

Domestic GST revenue rose 9.3%, while revenue from imports jumped 29% in August, signalling continued strength in manufacturing and the formal economy.