India saw a strong rise in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in May 2025, recording a 13.7% year-on-year growth in gross GST collection. The total net GST revenue reached ₹1.74 lakh crore, showing a healthy boost in the country’s indirect tax income. Maharashtra Tops GST Collection List Maharashtra remained the highest GST contributor, collecting
India saw a strong rise in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in May 2025, recording a 13.7% year-on-year growth in gross GST collection. The total net GST revenue reached ₹1.74 lakh crore, showing a healthy boost in the country’s indirect tax income.
Maharashtra Tops GST Collection List
Maharashtra remained the highest GST contributor, collecting a whopping ₹31,530 crore in May 2025. This marks a 17% increase compared to ₹26,854 crore collected in May 2024.
Top 5 GST Contributors in May 2025
Following Maharashtra, the southern states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu took the second and third spots respectively. Other top contributors included Gujarat and Delhi.
Here’s a look at the top 10 GST collecting states and union territories in May 2025:
| State/UT | GST Revenue (₹ Crore) | Year-on-Year Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹31,530 | 17% |
| Karnataka | ₹14,299 | 20% |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹12,230 | 25% |
| Gujarat | ₹11,737 | 4% |
| Delhi | ₹10,366 | 38% |
| Haryana | ₹10,366 | 9% |
| Uttar Pradesh | Below ₹10,000 | Not disclosed |
| West Bengal | Below ₹10,000 | Not disclosed |
| Telangana | Below ₹10,000 | Not disclosed |
| Odisha | Below ₹10,000 | Not disclosed |
Only these six states crossed the ₹10,000 crore mark, while others collected lower monthly revenues.
India’s Overall GST Performance
The total domestic GST revenue – combining states, union territories, and central jurisdictions – was ₹1.49 lakh crore. After accounting for customs duties, refunds, and imports, the net GST revenue climbed to ₹1.73 lakh crore, reflecting a 20.4% increase from May 2024.
Key GST Filing Updates from July 2025
On June 7, 2025, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) announced two major updates for GST taxpayers starting July 2025:
- No edits allowed on GSTR-3B forms from July 2025 onwards.
- Time limit set for filing returns – monthly and annual GST returns cannot be filed after three years from the original due date.
These changes aim to improve compliance and transparency in the tax system.
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