GST Collection Soars 6.1% in December, Government Exchequers Receive ₹1.74 Lakh Crore

• December 2025 GST collection hit ₹1.74 lakh crore, marking a 6.1% year-on-year increase.
• GST refunds surged by 30.9% to ₹28,980 crore in December 2025, indicating faster processing.
• Domestic GST revenue saw a 1.2% rise to ₹1.22 lakh crore, while import tax jumped 19.7% to ₹51,977 crore.
• Net GST collection after refunds for December 2025 stood at ₹1.45 lakh crore, up 2.2% from the previous year.
• Gross GST collection for April-December 2025-26 reached ₹16.50 lakh crore, an 8.6% increase year-on-year.

Why It Matters: India's GST collection shows robust growth in December and fiscal year, boosting government revenue.