<h1>Over 36 Lakh Businesses File Initial GST Returns; Revenue Department Expects Rs. 65,000 Crore Collection.</h1> Over 36 lakh businesses have filed their initial tax returns under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, which began on July 1. The revenue department anticipates collecting around Rs. 65,000 crore from these filings. The deadline for the first monthly return and tax payment ended on August 25, with an extension to August 28 for those using transitional credit. Over 36.32 lakh returns have been submitted so far. Businesses can still file returns after the deadline, incurring late fees and interest for delays. Approximately 72 lakh assessees from the previous tax system have migrated to the GST Network, with 50 lakh completing the process.