GST collection crosses Rs 1.1 trn mark in January; in line with the target

In January, domestic GST collection was around Rs 86,453 cr. Around Rs 23,597 cr was collected through IGST and cess

GST collections have crossed the Rs 1 trillion mark for the third month in a row in January with improved compliance and plugging of evasion, sources said on Friday.

According to provisional numbers, total GST revenue was Rs 1.1 trillion in January, they said.

The GST collection is in line with the target set by Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey after a high-level meeting with senior tax officials earlier this month.

Domestic GST collection during the month so far is around Rs 86,453 crore while Rs 23,597 crore has been collected through IGST and cess collection.

The total collection of GST revenue in December