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March 2024 GST Revenue Report: State-wise Breakdown and Fiscal Year 2023-24 Overview

This article provides a detailed report on GST collections for March 2024, highlighting the significant increase to ₹1,78,484 crore, marking it as the second-highest monthly collection for FY 2023-24. It covers the breakdown of Central, State, and Integrated GST, including contributions from imported goods. The report further analyzes the overall fiscal year 2023-24 performance, showcasing an 11.7% year-on-year growth in gross revenue and a 13.4% rise in net revenue. Detailed state-wise collection figures for March 2024 and an annual comparison of State GST before and after settlement are also presented, underscoring India's robust economic environment.

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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection data for March 2024 was officially released on April 1, 2024. Total GST revenue for March 2024 reached ₹1,78,484 crore, marking an increase from ₹1,68,337 crore reported in February 2024. This figure represents the second-highest monthly collection for the fiscal year 2023-24. Notably, it also surpassed the January 2024 collection of ₹1,72,129 crore, which had previously been the second-highest monthly collection since the inception of GST. The cumulative gross revenue for the entire financial year 2023-24 amounted to ₹20.14 lakh crore, indicating an 11.7% year-on-year growth. When considering net revenue after refunds, the growth rate stood at 13.4%. For FY 2023-24, the central government allocated ₹4,87,039 crore to the Central GST (CGST) and ₹4,12,028 crore to the State GST (SGST) from the total Integrated GST (IGST) collected.

Breakdown of GST Collections for March 2024

In March 2024, the distribution of GST collections was as follows: CGST accounted for ₹34,532 crore, while SGST stood at ₹43,746 crore. Integrated GST (IGST) collections reached ₹87,947 crore, which included ₹40,322 crore from imported goods. Additionally, the Cess collection totaled ₹12,259 crore, with ₹996 crore originating from imported goods. According to the Finance Ministry's press release, the central government transferred ₹43,264 crore towards CGST and ₹37,704 crore towards SGST from the accumulated IGST. Consequently, the total revenue after regular settlement stood at ₹77,796 crore for CGST and ₹81,450 crore for SGST.

Analysis of March 2024 GST Revenue

The March 2024 GST collections showed substantial growth compared to previous months. The average monthly collection throughout the fiscal year 2023-24 was ₹1.68 lakh crore, surpassing the FY 2022-23 average of ₹1.5 lakh crore. For the full fiscal year 2023-24, the gross GST collection reached ₹20.14 lakh crore, achieving an 11.7% year-over-year increase. The net revenue, after accounting for GST refunds as of March 31, 2024, for FY 2023-24 was ₹18.01 lakh crore, representing a 13.4% rise compared to the same period in the previous year. The breakdown of GST components for FY 2023-24 is detailed below:

  • Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST): ₹3,75,710 crore;
  • State Goods and Services Tax (SGST): ₹4,71,195 crore;
  • Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST): ₹10,26,790 crore, including ₹4,83,086 crore collected on imported goods;
  • Cess: ₹1,44,554 crore, including ₹11,915 crore collected on imported goods.

This strong fiscal performance highlights the ongoing growth trajectory of GST collections in India, indicating a progressively robust economic landscape.

State-wise GST Collection Figures for March 2024

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) released the state-wise GST collection data for March 2024. Maharashtra led the states in absolute collection figures, followed by Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Regarding year-on-year growth, several regions demonstrated significant increases, with Ladakh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Nagaland, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, and Karnataka all recording growth rates exceeding 25% compared to the same month in the prior year. The following table presents the revenue figures for all states and Union Territories:

State/UTMarch 2023March 2024Growth (%)
Jammu and Kashmir47760126%
Himachal Pradesh73985215%
Punjab1,7352,09020%
Chandigarh20223818%
Uttarakhand1,5231,73014%
Haryana7,7809,54523%
Delhi4,8405,82020%
Rajasthan4,1544,79815%
Uttar Pradesh7,6139,08719%
Bihar1,7441,99114%
Sikkim26230316%
Arunachal Pradesh14416816%
Nagaland588343%
Manipur65696%
Mizoram7050-29%
Tripura9012134%
Meghalaya2022136%
Assam1,2801,54321%
West Bengal5,0925,4737%
Jharkhand3,0833,2435%
Odisha4,7495,1098%
Chhattisgarh3,0173,1434%
Madhya Pradesh3,3463,97419%
Gujarat9,91911,39215%
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu30945246%
Maharashtra22,69527,68822%
Karnataka10,36013,01426%
Goa51556510%
Lakshadweep32-18%
Kerala2,3542,59810%
Tamil Nadu9,24511,01719%
Puducherry2042219%
Andaman and Nicobar Islands3732-14%
Telangana4,8045,39912%
Andhra Pradesh3,5324,08216%
Ladakh234182%
Other Territory249196-21%
Center Jurisdiction14222055%
Grand Total1,16,6591,37,16618%

Annual Comparison of State-wise SGST Before and After Settlement

The following section provides a state-wise breakdown of State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) figures for the fiscal year 2023-24, both prior to and following the settlement process:

ParticularsPre-Settlement SGSTPost-Settlement SGST
State/UT2022-232023-24
Jammu and Kashmir2,3502,945
Himachal Pradesh2,3462,597
Punjab7,6608,406
Chandigarh629689
Uttarakhand4,7875,415
Haryana18,14320,334
Delhi13,61915,647
Rajasthan15,63617,531
Uttar Pradesh27,36632,534
Bihar7,5438,535
Sikkim301420
Arunachal Pradesh494628
Nagaland228307
Manipur321346
Mizoram230273
Tripura435512
Meghalaya489607
Assam5,1806,010
West Bengal21,51423,436
Jharkhand7,8138,840
Odisha14,21116,455
Chhattisgarh7,4898,175
Madhya Pradesh10,93713,072
Gujarat37,80242,371
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu637661
Maharashtra85,5321,00,843
Karnataka35,42940,969
Goa2,0182,352
Lakshadweep1019
Kerala12,31113,967
Tamil Nadu36,35341,082
Puducherry463509
Andaman and Nicobar Islands183206
Telangana16,87720,012
Andhra Pradesh12,54214,008
Ladakh171250
Other Territory201231
Grand Total4,10,2514,71,195

The Ministry of Finance published the March 2024 GST Collections report on the PIB website on April 1, 2024.

Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GST and how does it work in India?
GST, or Goods and Services Tax, is a comprehensive indirect tax introduced in India in 2017. It replaced multiple cascading taxes levied by the central and state governments. It functions on the principle of 'one nation, one tax', applicable to the supply of goods and services, and collected at each stage of value addition with a mechanism to claim input tax credit.
What are the different types of GST in India?
In India, GST is divided into four main types: Central GST (CGST) collected by the Central Government, State GST (SGST) collected by State Governments, Integrated GST (IGST) collected by the Central Government on inter-state supplies and imports, and Union Territory GST (UTGST) collected by Union Territories without a legislature.
Who is required to register for GST?
Businesses involved in the supply of goods with an aggregate annual turnover exceeding ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for special category states) and services with an aggregate annual turnover exceeding ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh for special category states) are generally required to register for GST. Certain other entities like e-commerce operators and non-resident taxable persons also require mandatory registration.
How do GST collections contribute to India's economy?
GST collections are a significant source of revenue for both the central and state governments in India. They fund public services and infrastructure projects. Consistent growth in GST collections indicates a healthy economic environment, increased consumption, and improved tax compliance, fostering economic stability and development.
What is the importance of timely GST return filing?
Timely GST return filing is crucial for businesses to maintain compliance, avoid penalties, and avail input tax credit. It ensures that the tax paid on purchases can be offset against tax payable on sales, preventing a cascading effect of taxes. Non-filing or late filing can lead to fines, interest, and legal complications.