Arunachal Pradesh experienced a significant 35.7% increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections during the first nine months of the 2025-26 financial year, surpassing the national growth average of 6.8%. The state collected Rs 1,519 crore from April to December 2025, up from Rs 1,324 crore in the same period of 2024, marking an increase of Rs 195 crore. This growth is attributed to strong economic performance, enhanced taxpayer compliance, and effective revenue-boosting initiatives. Key contributors to this rise include a flourishing business environment, development in markets, and improved tax management in sectors such as retail, services, tourism, transport, and hospitality. Furthermore, successful policy measures aimed at facilitating business operations, governance enhancements, and increased digitalization have expanded the tax base and bolstered investor confidence. The rise in GST revenue has positively impacted the state’s financial health, enabling increased investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social welfare initiatives.
