Gross GST collections for November stand at over Rs 1.70 lakh crore; up 0.7 per cent
October’s gross GST collections increased by 4.6% to about 1.95 lakh crore versus about 1.87 lakh crore in the previous year’s corresponding month.For April-November 2025, cumulative gross collections increased to Rs 14,75,488 crore, demonstrating robust 8.9% yearly growth.November’s Net GST revenue amounted to Rs 1,52,079 crore, showing 1.3% yearly growth.
The year-to-date net revenue reached Rs 12,79,434 crore, growing 7.3% annually.Refund patterns varied, with total refunds at Rs 18,196 crore declining 4% yearly, whilst export refunds increased 3.5% and domestic refunds reduced by 12%.Domestic GST revenue saw a slight reduction, with collections decreasing 2.3% yearly, primarily due to reduced IGST flows within the country.The Gross Domestic Revenue stood at Rs 1,24,300 crore in November 2025, compared to Rs 1,27,281 crore previously.Import GST displayed positive momentum with Gross Import Revenue reaching Rs 45,976 crore, increasing 10.2% yearly.The compensation cess declined significantly, with net cess revenue at Rs 4,006 crore in November, falling from ₹12,950 crore last year, representing a 69% reduction.State-wise GST collections in November 2025 showed diverse results.
North-eastern states generally performed well whilst larger states showed decreases.Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya and Assam recorded growth, with Arunachal leading at 33%.
Conversely, Mizoram (-41%), Sikkim (-35%) and Ladakh (-28%) showed significant decreases, indicating unstable smaller tax bases.Amongst major states, Maharashtra (3%), Karnataka (5%) and Kerala (7%) showed moderate increases, whilst Gujarat (-7%), Tamil Nadu (-4%), Uttar Pradesh (-7%), Madhya Pradesh (-8%) and West Bengal (-3%) registered declines.Union Territories displayed varying results, with Andaman & Nicobar Islands growing 9%, whilst Lakshadweep experienced an 85% reduction.
