AP logs record GST haul despite rate cuts on essentials - The Times of India

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh set a new record in GST collections in Oct 2025, despite a rate reduction on major consumer essentials, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals, and cement. The growth is significant as withdrawal of GST on life insurance and medical insurance has also been implemented from Sep along with suspension of GST compensation cess on all liable items except tobacco and tobacco produ…