GST Collections October 2026: Gross ₹2.31 Lakh Crore, Net ₹2.03 Lakh Crore
GST collections for October 2026: gross revenue ₹2.31 lakh crore (up 22.9%), net ₹2.03 lakh crore (up 25.6%), with import GST up 42.2%. Download the GSTN report.
GST collections October 2026: the numbers are out. GSTN published the gross and net GST revenue report for the month on 1 November 2026. Gross GST revenue came in at ₹2,31,290 crore, up 22.9% from ₹1,88,125 crore in October 2025, and net GST revenue after refunds was ₹2,03,356 crore, up 25.6%. The figures are provisional, as on 31 October 2026, as reported from the GSTN release.
GST Collections October 2026 at a Glance
| Item (₹ crore) | Oct 2025 | Oct 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross domestic GST revenue | 1,37,328 | 1,59,044 | 15.8% |
| Gross import GST revenue | 50,796 | 72,246 | 42.2% |
| Total gross GST revenue | 1,88,125 | 2,31,290 | 22.9% |
| Total refunds | 26,225 | 27,934 | 6.5% |
| Net GST revenue | 1,61,900 | 2,03,356 | 25.6% |
Breakup of Domestic Collections
- CGST: ₹42,935 crore
- SGST: ₹51,340 crore
- IGST (domestic transactions): ₹64,769 crore
Imports contributed a sharp jump: IGST collected on imports was ₹72,246 crore, compared with ₹50,796 crore a year earlier. Refunds of ₹27,934 crore were made up of ₹14,007 crore on the domestic side and ₹13,927 crore on export-related IGST.
April to October 2026-27 Collections
| Item (₹ crore) | Apr–Oct 2025-26 | Apr–Oct 2026-27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross GST revenue | 13,05,213 | 14,77,569 | 13.2% |
| Net GST revenue | — | 12,69,486 | 12.6% |
Cumulative gross GST collections for the first seven months of FY 2026-27 were ₹14,77,569 crore, and net collections were ₹12,69,486 crore.
What Do the GST Collections October 2026 Numbers Tell Us?
- Growth in gross collections (22.9%) was much faster than the year-to-date growth (13.2%), so October was a high month relative to the trend.
- Import-related revenue grew 42.2%, far faster than domestic revenue at 15.8%, and contributed a large share of the overall increase.
- Net revenue grew faster than gross revenue because refunds grew only 6.5%.
- The comparison base matters: October 2025 collections came after the GST rate changes of September 2025, so year-on-year figures should be read with that in mind.
Note that monthly collections can be affected by the timing of festivals, import activity, refunds and the date of filing, so a single month is not a trend by itself.
State-Wise GST Collections October 2026
The GSTN report also includes state-wise tables for SGST and for total GST revenue, along with a comparison with October 2025. Download the report below to see the figures for your State or Union Territory.
In short, GST collections October 2026 were driven by imports and slow refund growth, which lifted net revenue.
Download the Official Documents
Use these official links to read or download the source documents. They open on government websites.
- GSTN report: Gross and Net GST revenue collections for October 2026 (PDF) – official report with state-wise tables
- GSTN release dated 1 November 2026 – Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of October 2026
- GST Statistics on the GST portal – past monthly revenue reports
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total GST collection in October 2026?
Gross GST revenue was ₹2,31,290 crore, a rise of 22.9% over October 2025. Net GST revenue after refunds was ₹2,03,356 crore, up 25.6%.
How much GST was collected from imports in October 2026?
Import GST revenue was ₹72,246 crore, up 42.2% from ₹50,796 crore in October 2025.
What are the cumulative GST collections for April to October 2026?
Gross collections were ₹14,77,569 crore, up 13.2%, and net collections were ₹12,69,486 crore, up 12.6%.
Are these final figures?
They are provisional figures as on 31 October 2026, as given in the GSTN release.
Related Updates from the 1 November 2026 GST Advisories
- GST Portal Advisories of 1 November 2026: complete roundup
- Revised GST REG-01 Form from 1 November 2026: What Has Changed
- Rule 14B GST Registration for E-Commerce Sellers Using an ECO Warehouse
- GST Registration Cancellation: Revised REG-16 Process with Electronic Approval
- GST TDS Registration for Scrap, Used Cooking Oil, Plastic, Tyre and E-Waste
- GST Composition Levy: New Section 10(2A) Category and REG-14 Category Change
- GST Registration Amendment: Automatic Update After OTP Verification (REG-14)
Source: GSTN release dated 1 November 2026 (Gross and Net GST revenue collections for October 2026) and press reports of the same figures. This article is a plain-language summary for general information. Please read the official notification, circular and advisory for the exact legal text before acting.
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