Summary of August 2026 GST Revenue Review
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Summary of August 2026 GST Revenue Review
The AUG 2026 gst revenue report final for publishing monthly shows a strong GST collection trend in August 2026, driven mainly by higher import-related GST collections and steady domestic growth.
Key Highlights- August 2026 GST Revenue
1. Gross GST Collection Crosses INR 1.99 Lakh Crore
- Gross GST revenue for August 2026 stood at INR 1,99,853 crore compared to INR 1,74,116 crore in August 2025.
- This represents a 14.8% year-on-year growth.
2. Net GST Revenue Grows 8.3%
- After adjusting for refunds, Net GST Revenue was INR 1,68,057 crore in August 2026 against INR 1,55,181 crore in August 2025.
- Net collections increased by 8.3%.
3. Strong Growth in Import GST
- GST collected on imports increased from INR 48,546 crore to INR 62,604 crore.
- Growth in import GST was 29%, indicating strong import activity and customs-related collections.
4. Domestic GST Revenue Remains Healthy
- Domestic gross GST collections rose from INR 1,25,570 crore to INR 1,37,249 crore.
- Growth recorded was 9.3% over August 2025.
5. Refunds Increased Significantly
- Total GST refunds during August 2026 were INR 31,795 crore against INR 18,935 crore in August 2025.
- Refunds increased by 67.9%, reflecting faster refund processing by the tax administration.
State-wise Performance
Top Performing States
- Assam: +162% growth
- Uttar Pradesh: +19%
- Telangana: +16%
- Gujarat: +15%
- Kerala: +13%
- Karnataka: +13%
- Punjab: +12%
- Haryana: +12%
Moderate Growth States
- Delhi: +10%
- Bihar: +9%
- Maharashtra: +8%
- Madhya Pradesh: +7%
States Showing Decline
- Sikkim: -63%
- Himachal Pradesh: -23%
- Meghalaya: -21%
- Puducherry: -13%
- Jammu & Kashmir: -9%
- Uttarakhand: -9%
- Odisha: -7%
- Andhra Pradesh: -7%
- Rajasthan: -2%
- Goa: -2%
- Tamil Nadu: -1%
Top GST-Contributing States (August 2026)
| State | GST Collection (INR Crore) |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 28,779 |
| Karnataka | 14,148 |
| Gujarat | 12,047 |
| Tamil Nadu | 10,189 |
| Haryana | 10,184 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 9,092 |
| Delhi | 6,216 |
| Telangana | 5,343 |
| West Bengal | 5,053 |
Year-to-Date Position (April-August 2026)
- Gross GST Revenue: INR 10,42,757 crore – Growth: 11%
- Net GST Revenue: INR 8,89,523 crore – Growth: 9%
- Import GST Revenue: INR 3,06,387 crore – Growth: 27.3%
Key Takeaways
- GST collections remain robust, with gross collections nearing ₹2 lakh crore in August 2026.
- Import-related GST collections are the primary growth driver, growing 29%
- Domestic GST growth of 9.3% indicates steady economic activity and improved compliance.
- Refunds have increased sharply, signalling quicker working capital relief to businesses.
- Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat and Karnataka emerged as major growth contributors, while states such as Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya witnessed a decline.
Conclusion
August 2026 GST collections reflect continued economic resilience, improved tax compliance, and strong import activity. With gross collections touching INR 1.99 lakh crore and year-to-date growth of 11%, GST revenues remain on a healthy growth trajectory despite higher refunds and mixed state-wise performance