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West Bengal’s GST Collections Rise 12% to Rs 5,895 Crore in July

Mamata Banerjee announced the figures on her WhatsApp channel, underscoring the administration’s embrace of digital transparency.

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The state tax department even launched a statewide campaign to identify possible causes, which are yet to be identified. (Pic for representation)

Overview

  • Gross GST collections in July 2025 reached Rs 5,895 crore, up from Rs 5,257 crore in July 2024, marking a 12% year-on-year increase.
  • Fiscal-year-to-date GST revenue for West Bengal has climbed by 7.71% through the first four months of 2025–26.
  • Officials attribute the surge to stronger business activity and rising consumer spending across the state.
  • Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shared the report via her WhatsApp channel, highlighting the growing role of digital communication in governance.
  • West Bengal’s robust growth outpaces Uttar Pradesh, which posted a 7% rebound to Rs 9,760 crore in July but remains 2% below its cumulative revenue for the fiscal year to date.