<h1>GST revenue growth signals stronger economic activity and higher net collections after increased refunds and year end reconciliations.</h1> GST receipts rose year on year in April due to stronger domestic transactions, higher import duties and year end reconciliations; refund disbursements also increased, affecting gross versus net collections, with central, state, integrated GST and cess components reported separately and advisers linking the rise to economic activity and accelerated refund processing.