Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on July 1, 2017, to simplify and unify India’s complex tax system. It merged multiple central and state taxes into a single tax, making compliance easier and improving transparency. In 2024, India’s total GST revenue collection reached ₹21.36 lakh crore, the highest since the GST launch, showing an 8.86% rise from the previous year. In April 2025, gross GST revenue was ₹2.36 lakh crore, marking a 12.6% year-on-year growth, as per the Ministry of Finance. Maharashtra topped GST collections for FY 2024 and April 2025 but saw slower growth at 11% in April. Gujarat showed the highest growth, with a 13% rise and ₹14,970 crore collection in April 2025. Gujarat’s total GST revenue for FY 2024–25 stood at ₹1.74 lakh crore, the highest ever, according to GST Council data shared via Forbes.
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