New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Gross GST collection increased 6.5 per cent to over Rs 1.86 lakh crore in August on higher domestic revenues, as per government data released on Monday.

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was Rs 1.75 lakh crore in August 2024. Last month, the collection was Rs 1.96 lakh crore.

The gross domestic revenue grew 9.6 per cent to Rs 1.37 lakh crore, while tax from imports dipped 1.2 per cent to Rs 49,354 crore in August. GST refunds were down 20 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19,359 crore.

Net GST revenue stood at Rs 1.67 lakh crore in August 2025, recording 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth.

The data is released just two days before the meeting of the GST Council, comprising Centre and states, which will deliberate on rate rationalisation and reducing number of tax slabs. PTI JD ANU ANU

GST revenue trends signal policy focus as collections composition shifts ahead of council deliberations on rate rationalisation. Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts rose year on year in August due to stronger domestic collections and reduced refunds, while import tax receipts declined; the resulting higher net GST is presented ahead of a GST Council meeting on rate rationalisation and potential reduction of tax slabs.