Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh has posted a robust 35.7 per cent increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections during the first nine months of the 2025–26 financial year, significantly outpacing the national average growth, officials said on Monday.
The state mobilised Rs 1,519 crore in GST revenue between April and December 2025, compared to Rs 1,324 crore during the same period of the previous fiscal, marking an absolute rise of Rs 195 crore.
The growth rate was far higher than the national GST collection increase of 6.8 per cent over the period.
According to the Central GST Commissionerate in Itanagar, the surge reflects steady economic activity, improved taxpayer compliance and targeted revenue-enhancing measures implemented by the administration.
Officials said the trend points to expanding commercial activity and stronger tax administration across key sectors including retail, services, tourism, transport and hospitality.
Authorities attributed the improved performance to policy initiatives aimed at easing business operations, governance reforms and greater use of digital platforms, which have helped broaden the tax base and boost investor confidence in the state.
ALSO READ: Jail is my life now: Umar Khalid reacts after SC refuses bail
The rise in GST collections has strengthened Arunachal Pradesh’s fiscal position, enabling increased public spending on infrastructure development, healthcare, education and social welfare programmes, officials said.
To sustain the growth momentum, the government is focusing on deeper digitisation of tax processes, closer engagement with businesses, improved revenue monitoring systems and enhanced capacity-building for taxpayers and tax officials.
Officials said these measures are expected to support long-term, inclusive economic growth across the state.
