Kolkata, Aug 5 (PTI) West Bengal has registered a 12 per cent year-on-year growth in gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for July 2025, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday, citing provisional figures released by the Centre.

In a post on X, Banerjee said the state collected Rs 5,895 crore in GST revenue last month, up from Rs 5,257 crore in July 2024.

"Glad to share that West Bengal has reported a robust 12 per cent year-on-year growth in gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for July 2025, recording collection of Rs 5,895 crore, compared to Rs 5,257 crore in the same month last year, according to provisional figures just released by the Government of India," she said.

"Cumulative growth rate in our state's GST revenue till the month of July is 7.71 per cent. This marks a steady improvement in business and consumption in West Bengal, which is a sign of good economic health," she added.

Banerjee's remarks come at a time when her government has been highlighting economic recovery and resilience in the state following the opposition parties' allegations of economic decline in the state. PTI PNT ACD

GST collection growth signals higher monthly and cumulative state tax receipts, indicating strengthening business activity and consumption. West Bengal recorded a year-on-year increase in gross Goods and Services Tax collections for July, with provisional figures showing higher monthly receipts than the same month in the prior year. The state's cumulative GST revenue through July also shows positive growth, and officials cite these provisional figures as indicative of strengthening business activity and consumption.