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India‘s Gross GST revenue in February 2026 has reached Rs. 1.83 lakh crore, an 8.1% rise compared to the previous February. The latest surge shows stable business activity and regular tax payments across the country.
The total gross GST revenue for the financial year till February 28 touched Rs. 20.27 lakh crore, 8.3% higher than the previous year. The steady rise shows economic resilience and stable demand in the country.
During February, the government provided refunds worth Rs. 22,595 crore, 10.2% higher than the previous year. After refunds, net GST revenue stood at Rs. 1.61 lakh crore despite higher refunds.
Domestic business activity added to GST growth. Gross domestic revenue came in at Rs. 1.36 lakh crore, marking a 5.3% increase compared to 2025. Regular buying and selling in the local market supported this growth.
Import revenue increased sharply. GST collected from imports reached Rs. 47,837 crore, up by 17.2%. Higher imports helped boost overall gross GST revenue. However, net cess revenue fell to Rs. 5,063 crore from Rs. 13,481 crore. Even with this drop, total GST growth remained healthy.
Experts say higher spending by people helped push collections up. Strong GDP numbers and positive economic data also supported GST growth. Collections were moving close to the previous Rs. 2 trillion level. Rate cuts slowed that trend, and it may take time to reach that mark again.
State-wise numbers show mixed trends. Maharashtra contributed the most with Rs. 10,286 crore before settlement. Karnataka and Gujarat also reported strong collections. States like Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu showed positive growth after settlement.
Some states, such as West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, saw lower growth. Officials may keep an eye on these trends in the coming months.
Overall, the February data shows continuous growth of GST throughout the month. The economy shows resilience while financial activities maintain stability across the country, with strong gross GST revenue, healthy net GST revenue, and increasing import revenue.
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