India’s GST collections for May 2025 surged to Rs 2.01 lakh crore, registering a 16.4% increase over the Rs 1.72 lakh crore collected in May 2024, as per data released by the Ministry of Finance.
This is the second consecutive month that GST revenue has remained above the Rs 2 lakh crore mark, reflecting robust economic activity and consistent consumption growth across sectors.
April 2025 had seen a record GST collection of Rs 2.37 lakh crore due to year-end filings, but the sustained high numbers in May suggest economic momentum is holding strong.
Net GST revenue (post-refunds) rose over 20% to Rs 1.73 lakh crore, with domestic collections increasing by 13% and imports contributing a 25.7% surge.
Among southern states, Telangana saw a 6% rise in GST revenue, growing from Rs 4,986 crore in May 2024 to Rs 5,310 crore in May 2025, showing modest but positive progress.
In contrast, Andhra Pradesh recorded a slight decline of 2%, with collections dipping from Rs 3,890 crore to Rs 3,803 crore.
Telangana’s growth, though lower than the national average, points to relatively stable economic activity, while Andhra Pradesh’s drop could be due to weaker consumption or poor business activity during the period.
In terms of top contributors to GST collections, Maharashtra remained the leader with Rs 31,530 crore, followed by Karnataka at Rs 14,299 crore and Tamil Nadu at Rs 12,230 crore.
These three states continue to play a dominant role in the country’s indirect tax revenue, driven by their strong industrial and services base, robust compliance, and high consumption levels.
