- Net GST collections in February 2026 rose 8.1% to Rs 1.83 lakh crore year-on-year
- GST revenue in February 2026 increased sequentially from Rs 1.71 lakh crore in January 2026
- Year-to-date gross GST collection reached Rs 20,27,033 crore, up 8.3% year-on-year
The Net Goods and Services Tax collections for February 2026 rose to Rs 1.83 lakh crore, marking a 8.1% increase compared to Rs 1.69 lakh crore collected in February 2025, indicating steady economic momentum.
The collections also rose sequentially as the GST mop-up in January 2026 came in at Rs 1.71 lakh crore. Year-to-date gross collection stood at Rs 20,27,033 crore, up 8.3% year-on-year.
The gross GST collection in February, after factoring in the refunds issued, are up 7.9% on a year-on-year basis at Rs 1.61 lakh crore.
Notably, refunds for the month under review rose 10.2% year-on-year to Rs 22,595 crore.
For financial year 2026, the government has projected an 11% rise in GST collections, estimating annual revenue of Rs 11.78 lakh crore, including Central GST and compensation cess.
State-Wise Trends
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka saw the highest collection in the last month. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal were among the other states that saw a high total GST collection. On the other hand, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Manipur were among states with the lowest collection.
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