Important Facts of the News
- ₹1,95,936 crore gross GST collected in October 2025
- 4.6% annual growth compared to October 2024
- ₹1,45,052 crore domestic GST collected, 2% year-on-year growth
- ₹50,884 crore GST from imports, up by 12.9% year-on-year
- Total net GST revenue in October 2025: ₹1,69,002 crore
- Refunds up by 39.6% compared to last year
- States like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Haryana contributed over 40% of collections
- Yearly gross GST revenue grew by 7.8% from October 2024 to 2025
GST Revenue Collection Highlights
The GST collections for October 2025 registered a solid climb, with the total gross revenue touching ₹1,95,936 crore. This represents a notable 4.6% rise over the same period last year when ₹1,87,346 crore was collected. The increase signals buoyant consumer demand, especially during the festive season following the GST rate adjustments in late September.
Domestic GST collections reached ₹1,45,052 crore, posting a 2% growth from October 2024 when it was ₹1,42,251 crore. Collections from imports grew even more robustly, showing a 12.9% spike and totaling ₹50,884 crore. This reflects increased international trade activity.
Breakdown of Revenue Components
The breakup of the GST revenue for October 2025 reveals improvements across major tax components:
- Central GST (CGST): ₹36,547 crore
- State GST (SGST): ₹45,134 crore
- Integrated GST (IGST): ₹1,06,443 crore
- Cess: ₹7,812 crore
The net GST revenue for the month stood at ₹1,69,002 crore, marking a 0.6% month-on-month and 7.1% year-on-year increase.
State-Wise Performance
Several states demonstrated commendable performance, with Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Haryana alone accounting for more than 40% of the total GST collections. Many states recorded substantial improvements in revenue, driven by both production and consumption activities in the respective regions.
On the other hand, some states, particularly in the northeastern region and smaller Union Territories, also reflected double-digit growth, signaling rising economic engagement and better compliance.
Refunds and Net Revenue Insights
The overall refunds during October 2025 witnessed a healthy jump, growing by 39.6% as compared to the same month last year. Refunds on domestic supplies surged by 26.5%, while refund claims for imports shot up by 55.3%.
The cumulative effect of increased compliance, festive-season-related consumption, and rate revisions helped sustain the recovery, ensuring financial robustness for both Centre and States under the GST framework.
Conclusion
The October 2025 GST figures reaffirm the resilience of India’s economic landscape with robust domestic and international trade activity. The positive trend in tax collections and refunds ensures a strong fiscal footing for the remaining quarters of FY 2025-26.