Itanagar, Apr 1: Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in terms of Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue growth, recording a remarkable 27.5% increase during April 2025 to March 2026—more than four times the national average of 6.4%.
According to official data released by the Ministry of Finance on April 1, 2026, the state’s robust performance was driven by strong growth in both Central and State tax formations, reflecting improved compliance and expanding economic activity.
At the Central level, GST collections in Arunachal Pradesh rose to Rs 526 crore during April 2025 to March 2026, up from Rs 407 crore in the previous financial year. Overall GST collections, combining both Central and State components, reached Rs 1,527 crore, compared to Rs 1,201 crore in the previous year—marking an increase of Rs 326 crore.
In terms of growth rates, Central tax formations registered a 29.4% rise, while State tax formations recorded a 26.5% increase, placing Arunachal Pradesh at the forefront of fiscal performance among all states and Union Territories.
A breakdown of the figures shows that Central formations contributed Rs 206 crore in CGST and Rs 246 crore in SGST in 2025–26, compared to Rs 150 crore and Rs 183 crore respectively in the previous year.
The figures exclude IGST settlements, which, if included, would further boost the overall revenue numbers.
At the national level, India’s total domestic GST collections grew by 6.4% to Rs 16,31,769 crore during the 2025-26 fiscal year. Against this backdrop, Arunachal Pradesh’s exceptional growth highlights its emerging economic potential, driven by increased integration, infrastructure development, and strengthening tax administration. The performance positions the state as a leading contributor to GST growth, underscoring the rising economic momentum in the Northeast.