Which State Collected the Most GST in July 2026? A State-wise Analysis
India's states collected a gross domestic GST of Rs 1,44,695 crore in July 2026, up 10.1% from Rs 1,31,439 crore in July 2025. This is a faster pace of growth than June, when the year-on-year rise was 6.5%, suggesting business activity picked up further during the month.
Here is a simple breakdown of how each state performed, based on provisional data released by the CBIC.
Overall GST Collection Trend
The total GST collection figure for July 2026 covers only domestic transactions. It does not include GST collected on imports, and it is measured before refunds are paid out. This is the standard way state-wise collection numbers are reported each month.
| Metric | July 2025 | July 2026 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Domestic GST | Rs 1,31,439 cr | Rs 1,44,695 cr | 10.1% |
Maharashtra Leads State-Wise GST Collection
Maharashtra remained the top contributor by a wide margin, collecting Rs 32,210 crore in July 2026, more than double the second-placed state. Karnataka and Gujarat followed, both crossing the Rs 12,000 crore mark. Together, these three states made up close to 41% of the total domestic GST collected across the country.
Top 10 States by GST Collection
| Rank | State | July 2026 (Rs cr) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 32,210 | 13% |
| 2 | Karnataka | 13,854 | 12% |
| 3 | Gujarat | 12,923 | 19% |
| 4 | Haryana | 11,892 | 25% |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 10,414 | -1% |
| 6 | Uttar Pradesh | 9,651 | 15% |
| 7 | Delhi | 6,460 | 8% |
| 8 | Telangana | 5,819 | 19% |
| 9 | West Bengal | 5,564 | 2% |
| 10 | Odisha | 4,339 | 5% |
These ten states together accounted for a large share of the country's total GST collection, in line with where most of India's industrial and commercial activity is based.
Haryana Shows Strongest Growth Among Large States
Among the bigger states, Haryana recorded the fastest growth at 25%, rising from Rs 9,502 crore to Rs 11,892 crore. Gujarat and Telangana were close behind, both up 19%, while Uttar Pradesh grew 15%. Smaller states and union territories such as Lakshadweep (up 259% on a tiny base), Ladakh (up 35%) and Other Territory (up 50%) posted the sharpest percentage gains, though their actual collection amounts remain small.
States That Saw a Decline in Collection
Not every state saw growth this July. A few states collected less GST than they did a year ago.
| State | July 2025 (Rs cr) | July 2026 (Rs cr) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikkim | 401 | 164 | -59% |
| Himachal Pradesh | 941 | 736 | -22% |
| Uttarakhand | 1,762 | 1,448 | -18% |
| Puducherry | 244 | 203 | -17% |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3,639 | 3,291 | -10% |
| Mizoram | 31 | 28 | -7% |
| Andhra Pradesh | 3,532 | 3,366 | -5% |
| Tamil Nadu | 10,536 | 10,414 | -1% |
Sikkim recorded the steepest fall, down 59%, followed by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, all hill states with small collection bases. It is worth noting that a modest drop in rupee terms can look like a large percentage fall when the base is small. Among bigger states, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh saw mild declines, and Madhya Pradesh fell for a second straight month, which is a point worth watching ahead.
Why Some States Grow Faster Than Others
State-wise GST collection largely reflects local economic activity, consumption patterns and the presence of manufacturing or trading hubs. States like Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat have large industrial and services bases, which keep their collection numbers high. Haryana's strong growth this month lines up with its base of manufacturing and corporate offices around the Delhi NCR belt. On the other hand, smaller and hill states often have lower collections in absolute terms, though their growth rates can swing sharply due to the smaller base.
It is also worth remembering that GST collected in a state is not the same as GST settled to that state. A separate settlement process divides up the IGST collected on inter-state trade and gives states their fair share based on consumption. That is a different number from the collection figures shown here.
What This Data Tells Us
The 10.1% overall growth in July 2026 is an improvement over June's 6.5%, suggesting steady and even strengthening economic activity across India. Large states continue to dominate collection numbers, while a mix of hill states and a couple of large states showed weaker performance this month. The government will likely watch states with declining collections, such as Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, more closely in the months ahead.
For businesses and policy watchers, these monthly figures offer an early signal of consumption trends, well before other economic indicators are released.
Muskaan Kapoor
