~Gujarat is Ahead of Several Major States in GST Collection
~A 13% Year-on-Year Growth in GST Collection for April 2025; Driven by Industry-Friendly Policies and Strong Economic Momentum
~Guided by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Gujarat Advances Steadily Towards the Vision of Viksit Bharat
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, May 04, Gujarat Achieves Record-Breaking GST Collection of ₹14,970 Crore in April 2025.
Government sources said today, Gujarat, which has carved a distinct identity on the global stage as a role model of development under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has once again demonstrated its economic strength. As per the latest official data released by the Ministry of Finance, the state’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection soared to an all-time high of ₹14,970 crore in April 2025, registering a 13% year-on-year growth.
This reflects not only the robust economic momentum in the state but also highlights the effectiveness of the Gujarat Government’s business-friendly policies and programmes, alongside the state’s substantial contribution to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is advancing steadily towards fulfilling the Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by the centenary of independence, through the strategic roadmap of ‘Viksit Gujarat@2047’. From being recognised as a ‘Top Achiever’ in the Ease of Doing Business rankings to earning the title of ‘Best Performer’ in the Startup ecosystem, Gujarat continues to shine as a leading force in the global business landscape.
Gujarat Registers Record GST Collection of ₹14,970 crore: In April 2025, Gujarat recorded a Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection of ₹14,970 crore, marking a 13% growth over ₹13,301 crore collected in April 2024. With this, Gujarat ranked third in GST collections nationwide, following Maharashtra (₹41,645 crore) and Karnataka (₹17,815 crore). However, when it comes to growth rate, Gujarat maintained a steady 13% year-on-year increase, while Maharashtra’s growth slowed to 11% in April 2025 from 13% in the same month last year. Furthermore, Gujarat’s total GST revenue for the financial year 2024–25 reached ₹73,281 crore, registering a strong 14% rise compared to ₹64,133 crore in 2023–24.
Gujarat Leads the Way in GST Collection Performance: With a record GST collection of ₹14,970 crore in April 2025, Gujarat has outperformed several major states, including Tamil Nadu (₹13,831 crore), Uttar Pradesh (₹13,600 crore), Haryana (₹14,057 crore), West Bengal (₹8,188 crore), Rajasthan (₹6,228 crore), Madhya Pradesh (₹5,302 crore), Punjab (₹3,104 crore), and Bihar (₹2,290 crore). Among smaller states and union territories, Arunachal Pradesh reported a 66% growth in GST collection, followed by Meghalaya at 50% and Nagaland at 42%. Lakshadweep recorded an exceptional 287% rise. At the national level, the Government of India registered a record GST revenue of ₹2,36,716 crore in April 2025, reflecting a 12.6% year-on-year growth. Gujarat’s 13% growth in GST collection thus stands above the national average.
A Result of Pro-Business Policies and Vibrant Economic Activity: GST collection has become a key indicator of the country’s economic health, making a substantial contribution to government revenue. Gujarat has set a new record in GST revenue collection, driven by robust economic activities, including increased domestic consumption and production, along with industry-friendly policies, rapid improvements in the ease of doing business, and an efficient tax collection mechanism. This reflects Gujarat’s unwavering commitment to advancing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Government Pioneered the GST Implementation: It is important to note that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on July 1, 2017, by the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to streamline India’s tax system. GST is an indirect tax levied on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services throughout the country.
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