GST collection grows 8.1% to over Rs 1.83 lakh cr in Feb

Total refunds were up 10.2 per cent at Rs 22,595 crore

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New Delhi, Updated At : 02:00 AM Mar 02, 2026 IST

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Gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, led by higher growth in revenues from imports and improved domestic sales. Gross domestic revenue rose 5.3 per cent to about Rs 1.36 lakh crore, while gross import revenue climbed 17.2 per cent to Rs 47,837 crore.

Total refunds were up 10.2 per cent at Rs 22,595 crore. Total net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection stood at over Rs 1.61 lakh crore, up 7.9 per cent year-on-year.

Net cess revenue was Rs 5,063 crore, down from Rs 13,481 crore in February last year. GST rates on about 375 items were slashed, making goods cheaper, effective September 2025.

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GST collection grows 8.1% to over Rs 1.83 lakh cr in Feb

Total refunds were up 10.2 per cent at Rs 22,595 crore

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