GST collections rise 6.1% to ₹1.75 lakh crore in December

GST collections in December 2025 rose 6.1% to ₹1.75 lakh crore, reflecting resilience despite earlier rate cuts. Strong imports, steady domestic demand, and festive-season spending supported growth, indicating stable economic activity and reinforcing confidence in India's formal economy ahead of Budget 2026-27 reforms.