Published: 31 December 2025DD NewsEconomy
GST Collections for December 2025 Rise 6.1% to ₹1.75 Lakh Crore
Gross GST revenue for December 2025, reported on January 1, 2026, stood at ₹1,74,550 crore, recording a 6.1% year-on-year growth. While domestic transaction GST collections grew a modest 1.2%, import GST surged 19.7% to ₹51,977 crore, reflecting strong demand for foreign goods during the festive and year-end period.
The January 2026 collection (for December activity) would later be reported at ₹1,93,384 crore, showing 6.2% YoY growth with CGST at ₹38,792 crore, SGST at ₹47,817 crore, and IGST at ₹1,06,775 crore. Domestic transactions grew 4.8% while imports surged 10.1%. The Finance Ministry attributed the resilient collections to improved compliance and anti-evasion measures.
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Gross GST revenue for December 2025 reached ₹1,74,550 crore, recording 6.1 percent year-on-year growth as reported on January 1, 2026. Domestic transaction GST grew a modest 1.2 percent while import GST surged 19.7 percent to ₹51,977 crore, reflecting strong festive demand for foreign goods and improved compliance measures.
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What was the gross GST revenue collected for December 2025 as reported on January 1, 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer ADecember 2025 gross GST revenue was ₹1,74,550 crore (approx ₹1.75 lakh crore), a 6.1% YoY growth.
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What was India's GST collection for December 2025?
India's gross **GST revenue for December 2025** stood at **₹1,74,550 crore**, recording a **6.1% year-on-year growth**. Import GST surged **19.7%** to **₹51,977 crore**, while domestic transaction GST grew a modest **1.2%**, reflecting strong year-end import demand.
What were the CGST, SGST, and IGST figures in January 2026 GST collection?
The **January 2026 GST collection** (for December activity) was **₹1,93,384 crore** with **6.2% YoY growth**. Breakdown: **CGST — ₹38,792 crore**, **SGST — ₹47,817 crore**, **IGST — ₹1,06,775 crore**. Domestic transactions grew **4.8%** while imports surged **10.1%**.
Why did import GST surge in December 2025?
**Import GST surged 19.7%** to **₹51,977 crore** in December 2025, reflecting strong demand for foreign goods during the **festive and year-end period**. This was in contrast to domestic transaction GST which grew only **1.2%** during the same period.
What did the Finance Ministry attribute the strong GST collections to?
The **Finance Ministry** attributed the resilient GST collections to **improved compliance** and **anti-evasion measures** implemented over the year. The January 2026 collection of **₹1,93,384 crore** was among the highest monthly collections recorded.
How much did GST collections grow year-on-year in December 2025 versus January 2026?
**December 2025 GST** grew **6.1% YoY** to **₹1,74,550 crore**. **January 2026 GST** (for December activity reported January 1) grew **6.2% YoY** to **₹1,93,384 crore**. Import GST showed particularly strong growth of **19.7%** in December and **10.1%** in January.
