India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose steadily in February 2026, with gross revenues increasing 8.1% year-on-year to Rs 1,83,609 crore, according to official data released by the government . Net GST revenue for the month stood at Rs 1,61,014 crore, marking a 7.9% annual growth after accounting for refunds.

The data, as published in the monthly GST statement for February 2026, indicates continued resilience in both domestic and import-driven tax collections.

Domestic And Import Revenues Show Broad-Based Growth

Gross domestic GST revenue for February 2026 rose 5.3% year-on-year to Rs 1,35,772 crore, compared with Rs 1,28,957 crore in February 2025 .

Revenue from imports recorded stronger growth, with gross import collections increasing 17.2% to Rs 47,837 crore during the month, up from Rs 40,821 crore a year earlier .

On a cumulative basis for the financial year up to February 2026, total gross GST collections stood at Rs 20,27,033 crore, reflecting an 8.3% rise over the corresponding period of the previous year .

Refunds Rise 10.2% In February

Total refunds issued during February 2026 amounted to Rs 22,595 crore, up 10.2% from Rs 20,500 crore in February 2025 .

Domestic refunds declined 5.3% year-on-year to Rs 9,939 crore. However, refunds relating to imports rose 26.5% to Rs 12,656 crore during the month .

On a net basis, domestic GST revenue increased 6.2% to Rs 1,25,833 crore, while net revenue from customs (GST) rose 14.2% to Rs 35,181 crore in February 2026 .

State-Wise Trends And Year-To-Date Performance

According to the state-wise settlement tables in the February statement, pre-settlement SGST collections for states and Union Territories rose 5% year-on-year in February 2026 .

Among large states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh recorded notable increases in pre-settlement SGST collections during the month. Cumulatively, pre-settlement SGST collections up to February 2026 rose 7% year-on-year, while post-settlement SGST increased 6% .

Source: News18.com