AP continues good show in GST collection despite reforms

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Government has recorded growth in net collections in December 2025, despite rate reductions on major consumer essentials, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals, and cement, as well as the removal of GST on life insurance and medical insurance. The GST reforms effective from September 22, 2025 led to withdrawal of GST Compensation Cess on all liable items except tobacco and tobacco products.

According to an official release, the revenue collected in December 2025 related to business transactions conducted in November 2025. Increased consumption, driven by rate reductions, strategic policy initiatives, and enhanced compliance mechanisms, contributed to the state's sustained revenue growth, making December 2025 the highest collection in December since the GST regime was introduced in 2017.