<h1>India's Indirect Tax Collections Surge 37% in Early 2015-16, Highlighting Economic Revival and GST Importance.</h1> Indirect tax collections in India have surged by over 37% in the first four months of the 2015-16 financial year, indicating strong performance in the manufacturing and service sectors. After adjusting for additional resource mobilization measures, the growth rate remains over 14%. The Finance Minister highlighted this growth as a sign of economic revival, despite global challenges. He emphasized the importance of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a significant reform to expand the tax base and increase revenues, supported by state governments and stakeholders. The government is preparing for GST implementation through training and technological readiness.