EconomyMonday, 3 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
July 2026 GST collection rises to ₹2.11 lakh crore; IGST-led growth and state-wise trends
India’s GST collection in July 2026 rose 15.4% to ₹2,11,205 crore, with IGST on imports driving the increase.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, India’s GST collection rose 15.4% to ₹2,11,205 crore, with higher IGST on imports and a 15.8% rise in net GST collection after refunds.
Key specifics
- Gross GST collection in July 2026: ₹2,11,205 crore, up 15.4% year-on-year.
- IGST on imports increased by 29%, making it the main driver of growth.
- Net GST collection after refunds stood at ₹1,81,237 crore, up 15.8%.
- Refunds in July 2026 rose 13% to about ₹30,000 crore.
- State trends: Haryana 28% growth; Gujarat and Puducherry 26%; Chhattisgarh 23% decline.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy data match-the-following, GST collection, IGST, refunds, state-wise growth. TNPSC may ask which state led growth or what drove July 2026 GST expansion.