The short version
- India's gross GST collection crossed ₹2.03 lakh crore in September 2026 — up 14.7% over September 2025.
- Net GST (after refunds) rose even faster, 18.1% to ₹1.77 lakh crore, helped by refunds actually falling 3% for the month.
- Imports led the growth (+25.9%), outpacing domestic collections (+10.1%) — a sign of strong goods inflows.
- For the year so far (Apr–Sep 2026-27), gross collection is ₹12.46 lakh crore (+11.6%) and net is ₹10.66 lakh crore (+10.4%).
The monthly GST numbers are one of the cleanest real-time reads on the economy — and September 2026 is a strong one. Collections comfortably cleared the ₹2 lakh crore mark, and the net figure grew faster than the gross because refunds dipped. Here's the breakdown, in plain numbers.
Gross vs net at a glance
| ₹ crore | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross GST revenue | 1,77,365 | 2,03,521 | +14.7% |
| Total refunds | 27,848 | 27,001 | −3.0% |
| Net GST revenue | 1,49,517 | 1,76,520 | +18.1% |
The stand-out here is the gap between gross (+14.7%) and net (+18.1%) growth. Normally refunds rise with collections; this month they fell 3%, so more of the gross stayed in as net revenue.
Where it came from: domestic vs imports
| ₹ crore (gross) | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic revenue | 1,25,334 | 1,37,996 | +10.1% |
| Import revenue (IGST) | 52,031 | 65,525 | +25.9% |
| Total gross | 1,77,365 | 2,03,521 | +14.7% |
Imports grew roughly two-and-a-half times as fast as domestic collections — a strong signal of goods inflows, and a reminder that import IGST is a major swing factor in any given month.
Head-wise split (gross)
| Component | Sep 2026 (₹ cr) |
|---|---|
| CGST | 37,762 |
| SGST | 45,363 |
| IGST (domestic + import) | 1,20,396 |
| Total gross | 2,03,521 |
The year so far (Apr–Sep 2026-27)
Gross GST, FY to date
₹12.46 L cr
Up 11.6% over the same period last year.
Net GST, FY to date
₹10.66 L cr
Up 10.4% over the same period last year.
Six months into the financial year, the trend is steady double-digit gross growth — consistent with the monthly figures rather than a one-off spike.
A few notable states (September)
State-wise domestic collections (pre-settlement, goods imports excluded) show wide variation month to month:
| State / UT | Sep 2026 (₹ cr) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 29,986 | +15% |
| Karnataka | 13,884 | +16% |
| Gujarat | 12,222 | +17% |
| Tamil Nadu | 10,188 | −5% |
| Haryana | 10,097 | +2% |
| Uttar Pradesh | 8,882 | +18% |
| Assam | 2,415 | +88% |
Assam's jump stands out, while a few large states like Tamil Nadu saw a monthly dip — a reminder that single-month state figures can be lumpy and are best read alongside the year-to-date trend.
How to read "gross" vs "net"
Gross is everything collected before refunds. Net is what's left after refunds are paid back to exporters and others — the figure closest to what the government actually keeps. When refunds fall (as they did this month), net can grow faster than gross even if underlying activity is steady.
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Talk to our GST teamDisclaimer: Figures are from the official GST revenue report for September 2026 and are provisional; actuals may vary slightly on finalisation. Amounts are in ₹ crore and growth is year-on-year unless stated otherwise. This article is general information, not tax advice — talk to efiletax for help with your GST compliance.