<h1>Net direct tax collections growth driven by corporate and personal income tax increases and stronger advance tax receipts this fiscal.</h1> Net direct tax collections through 17 September 2013 rose 12.5% year-on-year, driven primarily by corporate tax and personal income tax increases, with separate contributions from Securities Transaction Tax and Wealth Tax. Advance tax receipts for the September quarter grew overall, led by corporate advance tax, and the largest advance taxpayers are identified, reflecting concentrated contributions to near-term revenue.