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India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) has quietly grown into one of the country’s biggest revenue pillars. The collections from GST have increased more than two fold in the eight-year period from Rs 2.9 lakh crore in the first quarter of 2017 to over Rs 7.2 lakh crore in April–June 2025, signaling the fast growth of India's consumption and formal economic activity.

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The taxable value of all supplies under GST surged by a robust 15 per cent during September-October this year, compared to the same period in 2024, due to a sharp increase in consumption triggered by the tax rate cuts on goods across sectors that kicked in from September 22, according to official sources.

Taxable value of goods surges 15% in September-October as GST cuts boost consumption

India's GST collection in November rose marginally to Rs 1.70 lakh crore, showing steady consumption despite a slowdown in domestic revenue. The year-to-date mop-up remains strong, supported by healthy import volumes and improved performance in several northeastern states. However, domestic collections and cess revenue continued to soften.

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The Revenue Department, under the Ministry of Finance, may restrict any editing or manual intervention in GSTR-3B.&nbsp;According to sources, a major reform will be rolled out in two phases, with GSTR-3B set to freeze the editing of output tax details from April and input tax credit entries in GSTR-3B may to no longer be entered manually from July.&nbsp;

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The sharp rise in GST collections at the onset of the recent GST rate rationalisation in late September 2025 indicates sustained consumer demand during the festive season, according to a government statement on Sunday.

GST numbers post rate cut reflect sustained consumer demand in October: Government

The total GST refunds show a wide growth of 39.6 per cent per month, which includes domestic refunds at 26.5 per cent and import refunds at 55.3 per cent -- the amounts rising from Rs 10,484 in October 2024 to Rs 13,260 in October 2025 and from Rs 8,808 to Rs 13,675, respectively.

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The domestic tractor industry is projected to grow by 8-10 per cent in wholesale volume in FY26 -- a substantial increase from the previous estimate of 4-7 per cent, driven primarily by above-normal monsoon rainfall and the recent reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to a report on Monday.

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India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 59.2 in October from 57.7 in September, signalling strong factory expansion driven by GST relief and domestic demand. The data points to sustained growth momentum and improving business optimism in the sector.

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India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in October, marking a 4.6 per cent increase from a year ago. The steady growth in indirect tax revenues signals resilience in consumption and manufacturing, aided by recent structural reforms and improved compliance.

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According to the report, the average health insurance cover has increased from Rs 13 lakh to Rs 18 lakh, reflecting a growing awareness among consumers about the need for comprehensive protection rather than minimal coverage.

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A GST reduction on automobiles has led to a surge in online searches for both two- and four-wheelers across India between September and mid-October 2025, according to a Justdial report. The report shows two-wheeler searches jumped 306 per cent and four-wheeler searches 193 per cent, with metros like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru leading the trend.

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India's organised apparel retail sector's revenue is expected to grow by around 200 basis points this fiscal year due to recent GST rationalisation, a report said on Monday.&nbsp;

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The government on Sunday extended the deadline for filing the GSTR-3B tax return form by five days.&nbsp;Now, taxpayers can file their returns and make tax payments for the month of September, as well as for the July-September quarter, by October 25.

Government extends GSTR-3B filing deadline to October 25

India's retail inflation is projected to fall further in October 2025, supported by a high base effect, easing food prices, and the continuing impact of GST rationalisation, according to a Union Bank of India report. The report expects food inflation to stay in the negative zone through the winter months, keeping overall price pressures subdued.

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In Delhi, festive sales reached almost Rs 75,000 crore, and Ahmedabad saw a 10 percent increase in cotton fabrics demand.

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The GST portal is now open for filing annual returns GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2024–25, according to ANI. Taxpayers have until December 31, 2025, to submit their returns and reconciliation statements.

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India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) has quietly grown into one of the country’s biggest revenue pillars. The collections from GST have increased more than two fold in the eight-year period from Rs 2.9 lakh crore in the first quarter of 2017 to over Rs 7.2 lakh crore in April–June 2025, signaling the fast growth of India's consumption and formal economic activity.

The taxable value of all supplies under GST surged by a robust 15 per cent during September-October this year, compared to the same period in 2024, due to a sharp increase in consumption triggered by the tax rate cuts on goods across sectors that kicked in from September 22, according to official sources.

India's GST collection in November rose marginally to Rs 1.70 lakh crore, showing steady consumption despite a slowdown in domestic revenue. The year-to-date mop-up remains strong, supported by healthy import volumes and improved performance in several northeastern states. However, domestic collections and cess revenue continued to soften.

The Revenue Department, under the Ministry of Finance, may restrict any editing or manual intervention in GSTR-3B. According to sources, a major reform will be rolled out in two phases, with GSTR-3B set to freeze the editing of output tax details from April and input tax credit entries in GSTR-3B may to no longer be entered manually from July. 

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