GST collections rise but manufacturing pain persists as states show weak growth

Published on 24 April 2026

November GST up 8.5 percent, yet some states lag badly

GST collections in November grew 8.5% year on year to 1.82 lakh crore, but manufacturing-linked concerns are not fading. Revenue performance across several key states remains sluggish, fueling fresh calls to simplify the GST regime. Businesses argue that packaging and compliance frictions continue to weigh on factory activity, even as headline collections improve.

November GST collections increased 8.5% to 1.82 lakh crore
Some key states posted weaker growth, despite overall improvement
Manufacturers say GST implementation still feels cumbersome
Calls are growing to further simplify the GST structure

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GST collections rise but manufacturing pain persists as states show weak growth

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