GST Collection Hits Rs. 2.01 Lakh Crore in May 2025, Marks 16.4% Year-on-Year Growth
India’s GST collections reached Rs. 2.01 lakh crore in May 2025, reflecting a strong 16.4% year-on-year growth. Maharashtra emerged as the highest contributing state for the month.
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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for May 2025 have reached a strong Rs. 2.01 lakh crore, showing a growth of 16.4% compared to May 2024. This is a clear sign that economic activity in the country is picking up and that tax compliance is improving.
Key Highlights:
According to official data released by the authorities:
- Total GST revenue collected in May 2025 was Rs. 2,01,050 crore. This includes:
- Rs. 35,434 crore as CGST (Central GST),
- Rs. 43,902 crore as SGST (State GST),
- Rs. 1,08,836 crore as IGST (Integrated GST),
- Rs. 12,879 crore as Cess.
- In May 2024, the total GST collection was Rs. 1,72,739 crore. The increase of Rs. 28,311 crore in just one year shows that the GST system is becoming more efficient and the economy is steadily growing.
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Growth from Domestic and Import Sources
- The GST collected from domestic transactions grew by 13.7%, showing stronger internal business activity.
- GST collected from imports increased by 25.2%, which means India is importing more goods and services than last year, a sign of higher demand and trade.
This overall growth resulted in a 14.3% year-on-year increase in gross GST collections for the April-May 2025 period, compared to the same period in 2024.
Refunds and Net Revenue
Refunds are amounts returned to taxpayers, usually exporters, who have paid tax but are eligible for a refund.
- Domestic refunds went up by 53.7%, from Rs. 11,912 crore in May 2024 to Rs. 18,314 crore in May 2025.
- Export-related refunds through ICEGATE fell by 45.9%, from Rs. 16,446 crore to Rs. 8,896 crore.
After refunds were deducted, the net GST revenue (the actual amount the government keeps) stood at Rs. 1,73,841 crore, a 20.4% increase compared to Rs. 1,44,381 crore in May 2024.
State-Wise Performance
Many states reported strong growth in GST collections in May 2025 compared to May 2024:
- Delhi saw a large increase of 38%, collecting Rs. 10,366 crore.
- Maharashtra, the top contributor, collected Rs. 31,530 crore, up by 17%.
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal also showed healthy growth, ranging between 18% and 25%.
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Some small states recorded very high percentage growth, although on smaller base values:
- Manipur grew by 102%,
- Lakshadweep by 445%,
- Arunachal Pradesh and Chandigarh by over 50%.
Not all states did well:
- Mizoram saw a drop of 26%,
- Uttarakhand declined by 13%, and
- Andhra Pradesh by 2%.
Settlement with States
GST is collected by both the Centre and the States, and a portion of the tax collected centrally is later shared with the states.
- The pre-settlement SGST (collected directly by states) rose by 10%.
- However, the post-settlement SGST (which includes the central share allocated to states) dropped slightly by 1%, due to changes in how revenue is shared.
Comparison with Last Year (Monthly and Year-To-Date)
| Category | May 2024 (Rs. Cr) | May 2025 (Rs. Cr) | Growth |
| Gross GST Revenue | 1,72,739 | 2,01,050 | 16.4% |
| Net GST Revenue | 1,44,381 | 1,73,841 | 20.4% |
| April-May Gross Total | 3,83,006 | 4,37,767 | 14.3% |
| April-May Net Total | 3,36,215 | 3,83,221 | 14.0% |
This shows that not only did May perform well, but the overall performance for the first two months of the new financial year is also strong.
Number of Registered Taxpayers is Growing
By the end of May 2025, there were over 88.67 lakh active GSTINs (registered taxpayers) in India. This is a rise from 63.56 lakh a year ago, an increase of about 39%. This growth shows better coverage and participation in the GST system.
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