Top 10 Highest GST-Contributing States in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST), launched on July 1, 2017, marked a major shift in India’s tax structure, aiming to unify and simplify the country’s indirect taxation system.
As per ClearTax, India’s total GST revenue for the financial year 2024 reached a record ₹21.36 lakh crore — the highest since the tax’s inception — reflecting an 8.86% growth over the previous year’s collection.
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According to the latest data from the Ministry of Finance, gross GST revenue collections in April 2025 stood at ₹2.36 lakh crore, marking a 12.6% year-on-year growth.
Maharashtra retained its position as the top GST contributor in both FY 2024 and April 2025. However, the state’s growth rate moderated to 11% in April 2025, down from 13% in the same month last year.
Gujarat emerged as a strong performer, surpassing several major GST-contributing states with a 13% year-on-year increase in April collections. The state recorded an all-time high GST revenue of ₹14,970 crore for April 2025. For the full financial year 2024–25, Gujarat’s total GST revenue stood at ₹1,74,938 crore, according to GST Council data accessed by Forbes.
In a remarkable development, Lakshadweep posted an extraordinary 287% surge in GST collections in April 2025. Among northeastern states, Arunachal Pradesh led with a 66% rise, followed by Meghalaya at 50% and Nagaland at 42%.
Top 10 Indian States by GST Revenue Collection
| Rank | State | Total GST Collection in FY 2024 (₹ crore) | GST Collection in April 2025 (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 3,18,497 | 41,645 |
| 2 | Gujarat | 1,74,938 | 14,970 |
| 3 | Karnataka | 1,43,023 | 17,815 |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | 1,12,456 | 13,831 |
| 5 | Uttar Pradesh | 1,05,789 | 13,600 |
| 6 | Haryana | 98,234 | 14,057 |
| 7 | West Bengal | 87,654 | 8,188 |
| 8 | Rajasthan | 76,543 | 6,228 |
| 9 | Telangana | 65,432 | 6,983 |
| 10 | Andhra Pradesh | 54,321 | 4,686 |
Note:
The total GST revenue collection data for FY 2024 is sourced from the GST Council (via Forbes). April 2025 figures, which exclude GST on the import of goods, are sourced from gst.gov.in.
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