New Delhi, May 1 (PTI) Gross GST collection rose 8.7 per cent in April to a record of about Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April, government data showed on Friday.

The previous all-time high collection was recorded in April last year at over Rs 2.23 lakh crore.

Gross revenues from domestic transactions were up 4.3 per cent to over Rs 1.85 lakh crore, while GST mop-up from imports rose by a massive 25.8 per cent to Rs 57,580 crore in April 2026.

Refunds were up 19.3 per cent to Rs 31,793 crore during April.

After adjusting refunds, net Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was up 7.3 per cent to about Rs 2.11 lakh crore. PTI JD DRR

GST collections reach record high as domestic receipts, import-linked inflows, and net mop-up all rise in April. Gross Goods and Services Tax collections rose to a record high in April, with overall receipts increasing year on year. Domestic transaction revenues registered a moderate increase, while collections from imports rose sharply. Refunds also increased during the month, but net GST mop-up remained higher after adjustment for refunds.