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Summary of August 2026 GST Revenue Review

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

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