Gross GST collection for September 2026 at ₹2,03,521 crore, up 14.7%; net revenue ₹1,76,520 crore after refunds of ₹27,001 crore
Gross GST revenue for September 2026 was ₹2,03,521 crore against ₹1,77,365 crore in September 2025, a growth of 14.7%. Domestic revenue grew 10.1% and import revenue 25.9%. Refunds were ₹27,001 crore, 3.0% lower, leaving net revenue of ₹1,76,520 crore, up 18.1%. The figures are provisional.
Key facts
- Published
- 1 October 2026
- Section
- GST
- In force
- Collections for September 2026 (as on 30 September 2026); provisional
- Who it affects
- GST-registered businesses, tax professionals, State finance departments, analysts tracking indirect tax revenue
In 30 seconds
- Gross GST revenue, September 2026: ₹2,03,521 crore (September 2025: ₹1,77,365 crore) — up 14.7%.
- Gross domestic revenue ₹1,37,996 crore, up 10.1%; gross import revenue (IGST) ₹65,525 crore, up 25.9%.
- Total refunds ₹27,001 crore, down 3.0%: domestic refunds ₹13,504 crore (down 13.5%), export refunds through ICEGATE ₹13,497 crore (up 10.2%).
- Net GST revenue ₹1,76,520 crore, up 18.1%.
- April to September 2026: gross ₹12,46,278 crore (up 11.6%); net ₹10,66,116 crore (up 10.4%).
- The numbers are provisional and may vary slightly on finalisation.
हिंदी में सार
सितंबर 2026 में सकल GST संग्रह ₹2,03,521 करोड़ रहा, जो सितंबर 2025 के ₹1,77,365 करोड़ से 14.7% अधिक है। घरेलू राजस्व 10.1% और आयात से राजस्व 25.9% बढ़ा। ₹27,001 करोड़ के रिफ़ंड के बाद शुद्ध राजस्व ₹1,76,520 करोड़ रहा, यानी 18.1% की बढ़त। अप्रैल से सितंबर 2026 तक सकल संग्रह ₹12,46,278 करोड़ (11.6% अधिक) है; ये आँकड़े अनंतिम हैं।
The headline numbers
The statement of GST gross and net collections as on 30 September 2026, published on the GST portal, puts gross GST revenue for September 2026 at ₹2,03,521 crore, against ₹1,77,365 crore in September 2025 — a growth of 14.7%. All amounts below are in ₹ crore.
| Head | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross domestic revenue | 1,25,334 | 1,37,996 | 10.1% |
| Gross import revenue (IGST) | 52,031 | 65,525 | 25.9% |
| Total gross GST revenue | 1,77,365 | 2,03,521 | 14.7% |
| Domestic refunds | 15,606 | 13,504 | -13.5% |
| Export GST refunds through ICEGATE | 12,242 | 13,497 | 10.2% |
| Total refunds | 27,848 | 27,001 | -3.0% |
| Net domestic revenue | 1,09,728 | 1,24,491 | 13.5% |
| Net customs revenue (GST) | 39,788 | 52,028 | 30.8% |
| Total net GST revenue | 1,49,517 | 1,76,520 | 18.1% |
Within the gross figure for September 2026, CGST was ₹37,762 crore, SGST ₹45,363 crore and IGST ₹1,20,396 crore (domestic ₹54,871 crore and imports ₹65,525 crore).
The year so far
| April to September | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross domestic revenue | 8,24,462 | 8,74,366 | 6.1% |
| Gross import revenue | 2,92,627 | 3,71,912 | 27.1% |
| Total gross GST revenue | 11,17,088 | 12,46,278 | 11.6% |
| Total refunds | 1,51,633 | 1,80,163 | 18.8% |
| Total net GST revenue | 9,65,455 | 10,66,116 | 10.4% |
Over the six months, gross import revenue grew 27.1% while gross domestic revenue grew 6.1%.
State-wise picture for September
The table of State-wise GST revenue for September 2026, which does not include GST on import of goods, shows these ten largest States:
| State | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 25,973 | 29,986 | 15% |
| Karnataka | 12,001 | 13,884 | 16% |
| Gujarat | 10,419 | 12,222 | 17% |
| Tamil Nadu | 10,670 | 10,188 | -5% |
| Haryana | 9,882 | 10,097 | 2% |
| Uttar Pradesh | 7,516 | 8,882 | 18% |
| Delhi | 5,691 | 6,354 | 12% |
| West Bengal | 5,229 | 5,549 | 6% |
| Telangana | 4,512 | 5,327 | 18% |
| Odisha | 3,964 | 4,356 | 10% |
Among others, Assam grew 88%. Declines were recorded by Sikkim (-51%), Puducherry (-31%), Jammu and Kashmir (-29%), Uttarakhand (-23%) and Himachal Pradesh (-21%).
After settlement of IGST, the SGST accruing to States and Union Territories for September 2026 was ₹92,075 crore, 14% more than the ₹80,962 crore of September 2025.
Registrations
As on 30 September 2026, the statement counts 73,58,966 GSTINs with Central formations and 97,18,012 with State formations.
How to read these numbers
The statement carries a note that the numbers are provisional and that the actual numbers may vary slightly on finalisation.
Questions and answers
What was the GST collection for September 2026?
Gross GST revenue was ₹2,03,521 crore, 14.7% more than the ₹1,77,365 crore of September 2025. Net of refunds, it was ₹1,76,520 crore, up 18.1%.
How much was refunded in September 2026?
₹27,001 crore in all, 3.0% less than in September 2025 — ₹13,504 crore of domestic refunds and ₹13,497 crore of export GST refunds through ICEGATE.
What is the GST collection for the financial year so far?
From April to September 2026, gross GST revenue was ₹12,46,278 crore, up 11.6%, and net GST revenue was ₹10,66,116 crore, up 10.4%.
Which State collected the most?
Maharashtra, at ₹29,986 crore in September 2026 (up 15%), followed by Karnataka at ₹13,884 crore and Gujarat at ₹12,222 crore. These State figures do not include GST on import of goods.
Are these final figures?
No. The statement notes that the numbers are provisional and may vary slightly on finalisation.
Published 1 October 2026. Updated 5 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.