Gujarat Posts Robust 11.3% GST Growth in January 2026, Outperforming National Average
The state of Gujarat has demonstrated remarkable economic resilience with its goods and services tax (GST) collections showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 11.3% in January 2026. This growth figure significantly outpaces the national GST growth rate of 6.2% recorded during the same period, highlighting Gujarat's strong economic performance relative to the country as a whole.
Detailed Breakdown of January 2026 Tax Collections
According to official data released by the state department, Gujarat generated Rs 7,742 crore from GST in January 2026. This represents a notable increase from the Rs 6,955 crore collected in January 2025. Beyond GST, the state's revenue streams showed diverse strength across multiple tax categories:
- Value Added Tax (VAT): Rs 2,817 crore
- Electricity Duty: Rs 976 crore
- Business Tax: Rs 22 crore
When combined, the total revenue from these four major tax sources – GST, VAT, electricity duty, and business tax – reached an impressive Rs 11,557 crore for January 2026. This comprehensive figure underscores the breadth of Gujarat's tax base and the effectiveness of its revenue collection mechanisms.
Significant Growth in Enforcement-Led Revenues
The state department's report also revealed a dramatic increase in enforcement-led revenues, particularly from exploration activities. Collections in this category stood at Rs 26.8 crore in January 2026, representing an extraordinary growth rate of 104.64% compared to the Rs 13.13 crore collected in the same month last year.
This substantial increase suggests enhanced compliance measures and possibly expanded exploration activities within the state. The doubling of revenue from this specific category indicates successful enforcement strategies and potentially growing industrial or resource extraction operations contributing to the state's economic vitality.
The overall tax performance, with GST growth nearly double the national average and enforcement revenues more than doubling, paints a picture of a state economy that is not only growing but doing so with increasing efficiency in revenue collection across multiple sectors.
