EconomySunday, 12 July 2026·The Hindu - Economy
GST completes 9 years: June 2026 revenue rose 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore
GST marked nine years on July 1, 2026, while June 2026 revenue rose 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, led by imports.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, GST revenue rose 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, and the tax completed 9 years of implementation on July 1, 2026.
Key specifics
- Domestic GST collections grew 6.5% to about ₹1.35 lakh crore in June 2026.
- Import-related GST revenue grew nearly 35% to ₹0.6 lakh crore in June 2026.
- Imports accounted for 69% of total GST revenue in June 2026, down from 74% in June 2025.
- This was the 16th consecutive month of double-digit GST growth from imports.
- Experts flagged issues such as input tax credits, dispute resolution, multiple registrations and inverted duty structure.
Exam lens
Economy and taxation MCQ focus: GST 9 years, ₹1.95 lakh crore, 13.9% growth, 69% import share, inverted duty structure. TNPSC may ask which component drove GST growth in June 2026.