Record April GST collection hides challenges to growth

Ever since the rollout of the goods and services tax, India has witnessed a steady uptick in tax collections — figures the government unfailingly showcases each month with considerable fanfare. April 2025 was no different. GST collections soared to a record Rs 2.37 lakh crore, marking a 12.6% year-on-year rise. After accounting for refunds, net collections stood at Rs 2.09 lakh crore, a 9.1% incre…