Kolkata: Bengal recorded a 17% year-on-year increase in GST collection in Oct, buoyed up by higher consumer spending and business activity during the festive season. The state collected Rs 6,055 crore in GST in Oct, compared with Rs 5,175 crore in the corresponding month last year, according to data released by the Union finance ministry.
“Bengal registered a substantial rise in GST revenue in Oct compared to the previous six months of the 2026-27 fiscal year. The state registered a cumulative growth of 1.1% in GST collection between April and Oct this year, compared to a national average of 7.4%. Earlier reporting noted: Telangana ranks third nationally in April-Oct GST growth Hyderabad: Telangana ranked third among states nationally and first among southern states in GST revenue growth during the first seven months of 2026-27, recording a 13.8% increase over the corresponding period last year, with VAT and professional tax collections excluded from the calculation.
We hope this trend will continue in the remaining months as well,” a senior state govt official said. GST collections reflect activity across sectors, and any sustained moderation in trade and spending could influence the state’s revenue performance in subsequent months.
Earlier reporting noted: The difference between monthly and cumulative growth will be important to watch in the coming months, particularly amid concerns over rainfall deficiency and El Nino and their possible impact on economic activity and consumption. Earlier reporting noted: You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad
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This has contributed to the rise in GST collections in the state,” another official said. “Oct is a festive month when consumers tend to spend more. Retail purchases increase, and transactions across various sectors gather momentum during Durga Puja . However, some states, including Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh, witnessed a decline in GST collections. Download the TOI App.