<h1>Direct tax collections show sustained growth, with rising advance tax contributions and substantial refunds issued to taxpayers.</h1> Net Direct Tax collections for the provisional period ending 16.09.2023 increased year-on-year, comprising Corporation Tax and Personal Income Tax (including STT) net of refunds. Gross collections before refunds also rose year-on-year, with gross totals allocated to Corporation Tax and Personal Income Tax and minor heads including Advance Tax, Tax Deducted at Source, Self-Assessment Tax, Regular Assessment Tax, and other minor heads. Advance Tax collections increased and chiefly reflect Corporation Tax and Personal Income Tax advances. Refunds issued in the period are recorded and reduce gross collections to the reported net figure.