By Lal Singh When GST was rolled out, many were in support of it, and others just completely opposed it, but this change was necessary because of made the overall taxation system simpler and straightforward. And after 2016, every single year, we have clear data on how much GST is actually collected in the country, like just in the financial year 2023-24, India collected around ₹20.18 lakh crore of GST revenue from all states combined. And surely, it is true that there are some states that contribute to this number more than others, and that may be for a number of reasons. So skipping that part for now, why don’t we talk about the Top 10 highest GST Revenue States in India 2025? Let’s get to it then.
1. Maharashtra (₹3,59,854.70 Crore)
See, you might have seen it coming from miles away because Maharashtra quite literally is the most active state in the country in terms of the business scene, and that can be seen in the fact that it is also the largest GDP state in the country as well. So, no wonder Maharashtra had to top this list in the GST collection as well, so here we are with it, having almost collected more than ₹3.59 lakh crore in GST collections, which was the single largest contributor of over 21% of the total GST of the top 10 states combined.
2. Karnataka (₹1,59,563.80 Crore)
Year after year, you must have seen Karnataka doing great in the business scene, and many industries are thriving there, so surely, the effect of that can be seen in their GST collection as well, which was recently the 2nd highest in the country, as much as ₹1,59,563.80 Crore. Why all this growth though, like, where is it coming from? See, as a result of the large-scale movement of e-commerce, IT exports, and digital services, the state’s GST growth is pretty much growing year after year, and that’s why it is also called the service-driven economy.
3. Gujarat (₹1,36,748.21 Crore)
You might have heard time and again how Gujarat is among the top states as per the GDP data and overall business growth, right? Well, that’s true, and this has also resulted in some mind-boggling numbers when we talk about GST collection in one single year. Its GST power is mainly fueled by the vibrant seaport activities, the petrochemical sector, the engineering goods industry, and a continuously growing export base. The industrial heartbeat is loud, stable, and very money-making all along the way from Kandla to Surat, you know?
4. Tamil Nadu (₹1,31,115.43 Crore)
And the thing is, Tamil Nadu is the fourth-ranked state, and one can realize the reason without much effort. See, it is a fact that this state is among the scarcely few states where the services, manufacturing, and consumer markets are internally synchronized. From Mumbai’s automobile sector to Tiruppur’s textiles and Coimbatore’s engineering units, every district is thus significantly increasing the GST collections.
5. Haryana (₹1,19,362.24 Crore)
This is the surprise package that continues to deliver every year, and many of you might not have thought of Haryana to be on this list, did you? Haryana, with its somewhat modest area, is ranked fifth. The reasons are pretty simple too, like, the corporate clusters in Gurugram, the manufacturing zones surrounding Faridabad, and Haryana’s being close to Delhi, altogether, make it an economic overachiever.
6. Uttar Pradesh (₹1,12,212.23 Crore)
Uttar Pradesh is showing at number six that size is still a big factor. Like, besides being the largest state in India in terms of population, it will soon be the industrial corridor of India. And then, no doubt, the increase in GST figures is attributed to the rapid urban consumption in Noida and Lucknow, as well as the determined efforts of the state government to promote industrial expansion and tax reforms.
7. Delhi (₹77,002.34 Crore)
Do not be deceived by the small area of Delhi; it is still a very powerful economic engine, and that picture is still the same for many decades now. The capital of India is still a dependable Goods and Services Tax (GST) achiever with retail, services, real estate, and public sector activities that are taking place literally all over the region, and because of just that, Delhi’s contribution of ₹77,002 crore is mentioned in today’s post.
8. West Bengal (₹66,892.28 Crore)
Well, if you look at the recent GST collection data, you’ll see how West Bengal is doing slightly better, and it could very well rank higher in this list if this trend goes on like this. For now, we know that the recent GST revenue of this state was around ₹66,892 crore, that is why ranked 8th today. The city of Kolkata is still the main driving force, as the activities in trade, logistics, finance, and retail continue to grow at a good pace, and that’s giving the GST collection a boost. The increasing urbanization of the eastern region is backing up the state to keep it in the top 10.
9. Telangana (₹62,986.63 Crore)
Telangana sits at the ninth spot, and the major reason is very obvious, Hyderabad. With the IT, pharma, real estate, and infrastructure sectors all going at full throttle, the state’s revenue trend is climbing up in a very steady manner, which truly is a good thing for the GST collection overall. The state of Telangana is also benefiting immensely from the strong digital service exports and the high level of startup activities, which are both major contributors to its GST growth.
10. Odisha (₹60,928.44 Crore)
Odisha is closing the top 10 list. What factors contribute to it being on the list? You might already know that the state is powered by mining, steel, heavy industries, and the growing infrastructure, mainly around Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda. Odisha may not be the most glamorous economy; however, its industrial base is the main driver of the steady GST growth that the state records every year, and it is growing year after year, too.
Conclusion
That’s about it. See, this list can go on and on until we finish listing all the states and their latest GST revenue figures, but for the sake of keeping it a top 10 list and just giving you the highest GST revenue states in India, let’s end this one here. And now you know which states contribute the most to the overall GST revenue collection of India, that too, year after year.