AP shows remarkable turn around in GST collections: State chief commissioner of taxes, Babu Ahmed
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has demonstrated remarkable resilience and efficiency in tax collection, successfully reversing the downward trend observed in November and December 2024. Through strategic policy implementation and improved compliance measures, the state achieved sustained growth in GST revenue during the first quarter of 2025, with March emerging as an exceptional month for revenue collection.
In March 2025, net GST collections reached Rs 3,116 crores, marking the highest amount collected in the past 11 months and the second highest this year. “This impressive performance not only signifies effective tax administration but also reflects the positive economic momentum in the state.
The steady increase in tax revenue underscores the strength of the state’s financial framework and the success of various initiatives designed to enhance tax compliance and enforcement,” said AP chief commissioner of taxes.
He explained that the net GST collections in March 2025 represent the highest revenue for March since the introduction of the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (APGST) Act in 2017. He said that March 2025 stands as the third-highest revenue-generating month in any financial year since the inception of the APGST regime, further emphasizing the remarkable nature of this achievement.
“Net GST collections have shown an impressive surge of 8.35% in March 2025 compared to March 2024. This remarkable increase reflects strengthened tax compliance, improved settlement adjustments, and a broader tax base within the state.
