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West Bengal GST collections surge 17% to Rs 6,055 crore in October
✍️ Rediff MoneyWiz
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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State GST receipts for October rose 17% year‑on‑year, reaching Rs 6,055 crore, according to the West Bengal finance department.
The West Bengal finance department reported that GST revenue for the month of October climbed 17% compared with the same period last year, bringing the total collection to Rs 6,055 crore. This increase marks a notable rise in the state's tax intake for the fiscal year.
Analysts attribute the growth to stronger consumer demand and improved compliance among businesses after the implementation of recent tax‑administration measures. The higher collection is expected to bolster the state’s fiscal position ahead of upcoming budgetary allocations.
The department indicated that the surge reflects both an expansion in taxable sales and the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to streamline GST filing processes, which have encouraged timely payments from traders across the state.
Analysts attribute the growth to stronger consumer demand and improved compliance among businesses after the implementation of recent tax‑administration measures. The higher collection is expected to bolster the state’s fiscal position ahead of upcoming budgetary allocations.
The department indicated that the surge reflects both an expansion in taxable sales and the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to streamline GST filing processes, which have encouraged timely payments from traders across the state.