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The net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections of Andhra Pradesh increased 8.77 per cent to ₹3,021 crore in October 2025 compared to the same month last year, despite reduction in GST rates on several goods as part of the new GST regime from September 22. Gross GST collections for October 2025 reached ₹3,490 crore, the third highest ever for October month. For seven consecutive months (April-October 2025), net GST collections have exceeded those of the same months in the previous financial year, indicating steady and sustained growth in economic activity and consumption in the state, as per the government data. The GST Compensation Cess also has been withdrawn on all liable items except tobacco and tobacco products. The revenue collected in October 2025 relates to business transactions conducted in September 2025. “Increased consumption, driven by rate reductions, strategic policy initiatives, and enhanced compliance mechanisms, contributed to the state’s sustained revenue growth, made October 2025 the third-highest-grossing October since the implementation of the GST regime in 2017,’’ the State government said in a release. The State GST (SGST) collections reached ₹1,247 crore in October 2025, marking an impressive 6.20 pc increase over the same month in 2024. The rise reflects improved consumption patterns across sectors, effective tax administration, and strengthened enforcement mechanisms. Published on November 2, 2025
