Direct Tax Collection Jumps 9.4% to Rs 19.44 Lakh Crore by Feb 10

• Net direct tax collection reached Rs 19.44 lakh crore by February 10, marking a 9.4% increase.
• Growth attributed to slower refunds and higher corporate tax mop-up.
• Net corporate tax collection rose 14.51% to Rs 8.90 lakh crore.
• Taxes from non-corporates, including individuals and HUFs, increased 5.91% to Rs 10.03 lakh crore.
• Tax refunds decreased by 18.82% to Rs 3.34 lakh crore during the period.