Gross GST mop-up rises 6.5% to ₹1.86 lakh cr in August

Gross GST collection increased 6.5% to over ₹1.86 lakh crore in August on higher domestic revenues, as per government data released on Monday (September 1, 2025).

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was ₹1.75 lakh crore in August 2024. Last month, the collection was ₹1.96 lakh crore.

The gross domestic revenue grew 9.6% to ₹1.37 lakh crore, while tax from imports dipped 1.2% to ₹49,354 crore in August. GST refunds were down 20% year-on-year to ₹19,359 crore.

Net GST revenue stood at ₹1.67 lakh crore in August 2025, recording 10.7% year-on-year growth.

The data is released just two days before the meeting of the GST Council, comprising Centre and states, which will deliberate on rate rationalisation and reducing number of tax slabs.