<h1>Government Confident in Meeting Tax Targets Amid Economic Growth; Direct Tax Collections Rise 17.85% April-November.</h1> The government expressed confidence in meeting its tax collection targets due to robust economic growth. The Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairman stated that both direct and indirect tax targets are on track. The government set a revenue target of Rs 7.45 lakh crore for the current fiscal year, marking a 19% increase from the previous year. Official data showed a 17.85% rise in net direct tax collections, reaching Rs 2.16 lakh crore from April to November, surpassing 50% of the annual target. In the same period last year, collections were Rs 1.83 lakh crore.