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GST Revenue Hits Record High

Team Finance Saathi

04/Mar/2024

Dive into the latest numbers on India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for February 2024, showcasing significant growth compared to the previous year. Learn about the key factors driving this surge and how it reflects positively on the country's fiscal health.

Hey there, folks! Big news on the financial front – India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue is soaring high! Let's break it down in simple terms so we can all understand what's going on.

So, picture this: In February 2024, the GST revenue shot up by a whopping 12.5%, reaching a staggering US$ 20.3 billion (that's about Rs. 1,68,337 crore!) compared to the same month last year. That's like finding a treasure chest full of gold coins!

Now, why the sudden surge, you ask? Well, it's mainly because of two things: Firstly, GST from domestic transactions jumped up by 13.9%. That's the tax we pay on stuff we buy and sell within our own country. Secondly, GST from imported goods also saw a nice little increase of 8.5%. So, whether it's goods made in India or brought in from abroad, the taxman is happy!

But here's the really interesting part – even after accounting for refunds, the net GST revenue grew by a whopping 13.6%! That's like getting back more money than you expected from your tax return. The total gross GST collection for the fiscal year 2023-24 stands at a jaw-dropping US$ 222.1 billion (that's Rs. 18.40 lakh crore!), showing an impressive 11.7% growth compared to the previous fiscal year. It's like hitting a jackpot in the tax department!

Now, let's take a closer look at where all this money is coming from. We've got the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST), and Cess. These are like different flavors of the same tax, each with its own share of the pie.

And guess what? The government is doing a pretty good job of sharing the wealth too! They're making sure that both the central and state governments get their fair share. From the IGST pool, the central government gave US$ 5.1 billion to CGST and US$ 4.3 billion to SGST. It's like divvying up a pizza – everyone gets a slice!

So, there you have it – India's GST revenue is breaking records, and it's good news for all of us. It shows that the economy is humming along nicely, and the taxman is happy. Now, that's something we can all celebrate! 🎉

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