Imports drive 23 pc GST surge in Oct as domestic revenue engines lag

Published 01 Nov 2026, 17:53 IST

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GST collections rise 22.9 pc to a record Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October, but import-led growth and rising refunds highlight cracks in domestic revenue momentum

— The Federal
right · 1 outlet

The data shows collections from domestic source rise to around ₹1.59 lakh crore, recording an increase of around 16%

— The Hindu BusinessLine

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GST collections rise 22.9 pc to a record Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October, but import-led growth and rising refunds highlight cracks in domestic revenue momentum

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article 01 Nov 2026, 17:53 IST

Imports drive 23 pc GST surge in Oct as domestic revenue engines lag

GST collections rise 22.9 pc to a record Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October, but import-led growth and rising refunds highlight cracks in domestic revenue momentum

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NE Now Center NE Now 02 Nov 2026, 09:14 IST

Meghalaya: State records third-highest GST revenue growth in Northeast at 35% in October

Guwahati: Meghalaya recorded a 35 per cent increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in October, emerging as the third-highest performer among northeastern states after Assam and Manipur, officials said on Sunday. The state’s GST collections rose to Rs 216 crore in October, compared with Rs…

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Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 07:47 IST

GST mop-up grows 23 % to over Rs 2.31 lakh Crore in October

New Delhi, Nov 1: GST collections jumped 23 per cent year-on-year to the second-highest level of over Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October as festive buying boosted domestic demand, according to government data released on Sunday. October is the second consecutive month when monthly gross Goods and…

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 02 Nov 2026, 00:04 IST

GST collections surge to ₹2.32 lakh crore in October

The data shows collections from domestic source rise to around ₹1.59 lakh crore, recording an increase of around 16%

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The Morung Express Center 01 Nov 2026, 22:07 IST

Nagaland GST collection rises 12% year-on-year in October

Dimapur, November 1 (MExN): Nagaland recorded Rs 73 crore in gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in October 2026, up 12% from Rs 65 crore in the corresponding month last year, according to the latest GST revenue data of the Union Ministry of Finance.According to the report’s state-wise…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 01 Nov 2026, 20:22 IST