Punjab’s GST revenue up by 11.8% in Aug, says Cheema
The Punjab government registered an 11.84% year-on-year growth in net GST revenue and recorded an 18.77% growth in state GST (SGST) cash collections, the highest among major states.
The figures were disclosed on Tuesday by finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who said that the state recorded a net GST revenue of Rs.2,406.33 crore in August 2026, a substantial increase from the Rs.2,151.63 crore collected in the corresponding period last year. This increase of Rs.254.70 crore translates to 11.84% growth, he said.
Highlighting the contribution of SGST cash collections, he said, “SGST cash collection increased from Rs.750.37 crore to Rs.891.24 crore. This jump of Rs.140.87 crore reflects an 18.77% growth, the highest SGST cash growth reported by any major state in the country for the month.”
For the April to August 2026 period, Cheema said, “Punjab’s gross GST revenue reached Rs.12,861.42 crore, compared to Rs.10,971.62 crore during the corresponding period in 2025. This translates to an increase of Rs.1,889.80 crore, representing a steady 17% growth rate. The combined collection increased by 15.74%, rising from Rs.619.18 crore in August 2025 to Rs.716.66 crore in August 2026.”
Emphasising the role of honest taxpayers, he warned against financial malpractices. “To check tax evasion, the department has significantly stepped up its enforcement actions.”
