GST collections for March 2025 reached Rs. 1,96,141 crore, representing a 9.9% year-on-year growth from Rs. 1,78,484 crore in March 2024. The GSTN published this data on April 1, 2025, showing an increase from Rs. 1,83,646 crore collected in February 2025. Maharashtra maintained its position as the top contributing state.
Overview of March 2025 GST Revenue
The total GST collection of Rs. 1,96,141 crore for March 2025 comprised the following components:
• Central GST (CGST): Rs. 38,145 crore
• State GST (SGST): Rs. 49,891 crore
• Integrated GST (IGST): Rs. 95,853 crore
• Cess: Rs. 12,253 crore
The month-on-month increase from February 2025 (Rs. 1,83,646 crore) reflects the typical year-end surge as businesses complete annual reconciliations and adjustments before the close of the fiscal year.
March 2025 Revenue Comparison
| Parameter | Value |
| Total collection (March 2025) | Rs.1,96,141 crore |
| March 2024 collection | Rs.1,78,484 crore |
| February 2025 collection | Rs.1,83,646 crore |
| Year-on-year growth | 9.9% |
| February 2025 YoY growth | 9.1% |
| Import revenue growth | 13.5% |
The YoY growth rate of 9.9% surpassed February’s 9.1% growth, indicating an acceleration in revenue momentum. Revenues from imports showed a particularly strong upward trend of 13.5%, reflecting increased trade activity during the financial year-end.
Top 10 States by GST Collection (March 2025)
| State | Mar 2024 (Rs. Crore) | Mar 2025 (Rs. Crore) | Growth |
| Maharashtra | 27,688 | 31,534 | 14% |
| Karnataka | 13,014 | 13,497 | 4% |
| Gujarat | 11,392 | 12,095 | 6% |
| Tamil Nadu | 11,017 | 11,795 | 7% |
| Haryana | 9,545 | 10,648 | 12% |
| Uttar Pradesh | 9,087 | 9,956 | 10% |
| Delhi | 5,820 | 6,139 | 5% |
| Odisha | 5,109 | 5,809 | 14% |
| West Bengal | 5,473 | 5,827 | 6% |
| Rajasthan | 4,798 | 5,498 | 15% |
Maharashtra dominated with Rs. 31,534 crore, accounting for the largest share of state-wise collections. Rajasthan and Odisha showed strong growth of 15% and 14%, respectively, among the top contributors.
High-Growth States and Union Territories
Several smaller states and UTs achieved significant growth rates in March 2025:
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 60% growth (Rs. 32 crore to Rs. 51 crore)
• Tripura: 32% growth (Rs. 121 crore to Rs. 160 crore)
• Bihar: 30% growth (Rs. 1,991 crore to Rs. 2,599 crore)
• Lakshadweep: 27% growth
• Meghalaya: 26% growth (Rs. 213 crore to Rs. 268 crore)
• Goa: 20% growth (Rs. 565 crore to Rs. 680 crore)
• Chhattisgarh: 18% growth (Rs. 3,143 crore to Rs. 3,721 crore)
Some states recorded negative growth: Manipur declined by 18%, Dadra and Nagar Haveli by 15%, Mizoram by 8%, Himachal Pradesh by 3%, and Jammu and Kashmir by 1%.
FY 2024-25 SGST Performance (Pre and Post Settlement)
For FY 2024-25 (cumulative through March), the total pre-settlement SGST across all states increased compared to FY 2023-24. Key observations from the settlement data:
Maharashtra led with pre-settlement SGST of Rs. 1,13,769 crore (13% growth) and post-settlement SGST of Rs. 1,72,379 crore (16% growth). Tamil Nadu reported pre-settlement receipts of Rs. 46,318 crore (13% growth) and post-settlement receipts of Rs. 75,856 crore (15% growth). Karnataka recorded Rs. 45,314 crore in pre-settlement (11% growth) and Rs. 82,808 crore in post-settlement (10% growth).
The IGST settlement mechanism significantly boosts state revenues. Most states see their effective GST revenue nearly double after settlement, as a portion of IGST collected on inter-state transactions is distributed to destination states.
Outlook for April 2025
April 2025 collections are expected to be higher than March due to financial year-end activities, including annual reconciliations, pending GSTR-9 filings, and adjustments by taxpayers closing their books for FY 2024-25. The GSTN published the official March 2025 report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What was India’s total GST collection for March 2025?
India’s total GST collection for March 2025 was Rs. 1,96,141 crore, comprising CGST of Rs. 38,145 crore, SGST of Rs. 49,891 crore, IGST of Rs. 95,853 crore, and Cess of Rs. 12,253 crore.
Q2: Which state recorded the highest GST collection in March 2025?
Maharashtra recorded the highest GST collection of Rs. 31,534 crore, up 14% year-on-year. Karnataka (Rs. 13,497 crore), Gujarat (Rs. 12,095 crore), and Tamil Nadu (Rs. 11,795 crore) followed.
Q3: Why are March GST collections typically higher than those in other months?
March collections tend to be higher because businesses complete annual reconciliations, file pending returns, and make year-end adjustments before closing their books for the fiscal year. This leads to increased tax payments and compliance activity.
Q4: How does the IGST settlement affect state revenues?
IGST collected on inter-state supplies is distributed to destination states through the settlement mechanism. This nearly doubles many states’ effective GST revenue, as seen in the difference between pre-settlement and post-settlement SGST figures.
Q5: Which states showed the highest growth in March 2025?
Among smaller states, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands showed 60% growth, followed by Tripura at 32% and Bihar at 30%. Among larger states, Rajasthan (15%), Maharashtra (14%), and Odisha (14%) led in growth rate.
