New Delhi: India’s GST collection rose to Rs 1.94 lakh crores in May 2028, registering a spike by 3.2 per cent, according to government data released on Monday.
In comparison to the GST collected May 2025, total gross GST revenue stood at Rs 194,184 crore during the monthfter refunds, increased 3.3 per cent to Rs 1,66,904 crore from Rs 1,61,585 crore a year earlier. However, the government said May 2025 collections included nearly Rs 10,000 crore of a one-time payment made by a telecom operator for spectrum allocation.
The adjusted gross GST revenue growth stood at 9 per cent in May 2026, while adjusted net GST revenue growth came in at 10.1 per cent. Domestic gross GST revenue declined 2.6 per cent to Rs 1,34,530 crore in May against Rs 1,38,102 crore last year.
Government sources revealed the growth was broad-based across good sectors. “Goods sector taxable supply grew 26.9 per cent in April, with positive growth recorded across all 27 commodity groups, confirming the breadth and durability of domestic demand,” a source in the know said.
“Taxable supply is a good proxy for consumption in the economy. This growth is not concentrated in any single segment but spans agriculture, manufacturing, chemicals, metals, electronics, and consumer goods simultaneously,” another source said.
Speaking about the service sector, sources added the taxable supply grew 22.2 per cent to over ₹11.50 lakh crore in April 2026-27, with every major service category registering positive growth, demonstrating structural resilience in domestic consumption.
Meanwhile, IGST on imports grew by a robust 20.2 per cent in May 2026, rising from ₹50,070 crore to ₹60,166 crore, reflecting strong momentum in the last few months. Adjusted Net GST collections (after refunds) were recorded at +10.1%. Refund disbursements remained robust, reflecting the government’s commitment to improving ease of compliance for exporters and manufacturers.