Ahmedabad: Gujarat's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged by 44 percent to Rs 9,916 crore in April, up from Rs 6,901 crore during the same month last year, marking the highest monthly mop-up since the levy's implementation, according to the office of the commissioner of taxes.
Alongside GST, the state reported an additional inflow of Rs 2,711 crore from Value Added Tax (VAT), Rs 1,055 crore from electricity tax, and Rs 21 crore from business tax in April 2026. In aggregate, Gujarat's tax department garnered a total of Rs 13,703 crore from GST, VAT, electricity tax, and business tax during the month.
This record collection underscores the state's robust economic activity and improved tax compliance. The previous highest monthly GST collection for Gujarat was Rs 9,500 crore, recorded in March 2023. The April 2026 figure surpasses that by over 4 percent.
The surge in tax revenues is attributed to enhanced enforcement measures, digital initiatives, and a pickup in consumer demand during the wedding season and upcoming summer holidays. Officials noted that the increase in VAT and electricity tax also reflects higher industrial output and commercial activity.
Gujarat remains one of the top contributors to the national GST kitty, consistently ranking among the top three states in tax collections. The state's finance department aims to sustain this momentum through continued focus on compliance and expansion of the tax base.
