EconomyMonday, 2 November 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
October GST collection crosses ₹2.31 lakh crore, second-highest since rollout in 2017
India’s GST collection in October 2026 rose to ₹2,31,290 crore, the second-highest monthly collection since GST began in 2017.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, India’s GST collection touched ₹2,31,290 crore, making it the second-highest monthly collection since GST was introduced in July 2017.
Key specifics
- Gross GST collection in October 2026 was ₹2,31,290 crore.
- GST was introduced in July 2017, and this was the second-highest monthly collection since then.
- Import-related GST rose 42.2% to ₹72,246 crore.
- Domestic transaction GST increased 15.8% to ₹1,59,044 crore.
- After refunds of ₹27,934 crore, net GST collection stood at ₹2,03,356 crore.
Exam lens
Economy and taxation current affairs, GST collection, gross vs net revenue, import GST, domestic GST; TNPSC may ask the October 2026 figure, percentage growth, and the 2017 GST rollout year.