<h1>India's Direct Tax Collections Surge 40% in April-September 2007; Corporate and Income Taxes Lead Growth.</h1> Direct tax collections in India grew by over 40% from April to September 2007, reaching Rs.1,11,055 crore compared to Rs.79,208 crore in the previous year. Corporate tax rose by 41% to Rs.72,240 crore, and personal income tax increased by 39% to Rs.40,744 crore. Securities Transaction Tax grew by 48%, and Banking Cash Transaction Tax by 17%, with Fringe Benefit Tax soaring by 103%. Advance tax payments rose by 30%, and tax deducted at source increased by 48%, reflecting robust tax compliance. Regional variations showed significant growth in Bihar-Jharkhand and Mumbai, while some regions like Vidarbha and the northeast experienced declines.