Andhra Pradesh has recorded 16% growth in the collection of commercial taxes in June 2026 (₹664 crore higher than in June 2025), continuing the strong performance seen in April and May 2026 and rounding off an excellent first quarter of FY 2026-27.
Cumulatively, total collections for the first quarter (up to June 2026) rose to ₹15,323 crore from ₹12,480 crore a year earlier, a 22.78% growth, led by net GST, which grew 25.07% from ₹7,978 crore to ₹9,978 crore alongside a 21.28% rise in VAT on petroleum products, according to an official release by the Chief Commissioner of State Tax, Babu. A.
Building on the 6% cumulative growth achieved in FY 2025-26, the Commercial Taxes Department maintained its trajectory of disciplined revenue mobilisation. Net GST collections for June 2026 rose 21.35% year-on-year from ₹2,591 crore in June 2025 to ₹3,144 crore.
It was mentioned that net GST accrued to the State and reflected consumption within it. The increase had been driven by improved tax compliance, stronger enforcement, enhanced revenue monitoring and broader economic activity. This growth was achieved against a challenging backdrop of the GST 2.0 raterationalisation reforms, which simplified the tax structure and reduced the compliance costs for businesses.
AI-based data analytics and IGST reversals, AI-powered scrutiny, UPI-based analytics enforcement, DISCOM-linked registration verification and Aadhaar-integrated expansion of profession tax generated significant incremental revenue, strengthening June 2026 collections, Mr. Babu added.
Published – July 01, 2026 08:52 pm IST