Gross GST collections increased 23% to over ₹2.31 lakh crore in October, driven by strong mop-up from domestic activities and imports, according to government data released on Sunday (November 1, 2026).

Gross GST collections from domestic sales rose 16% to over ₹1.59 lakh crore, and revenues from imports climbed 42% to ₹72,246 crore.

The ₹2.31 lakh crore collection includes Central GST mop-up of ₹42,935 crore, State GST of ₹51,340 crore and Integrated GST of over ₹1.37 lakh crore, data showed.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds increased 6.5% year-on-year to ₹27,934 crore in October.

After adjusting for refunds, net GST collections rose 26% to over ₹2.03 lakh crore in October.

During April-October, gross GST collection grew 13.2% to over ₹14.77 lakh crore. Net collections rose 13% to over ₹12.69 lakh crore.