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2 October 2026 · Telangana edition

Telangana Posts Highest GST Growth Among States in September (18%); First-Half Tax Revenue Up 16% to ₹44,372 Crore

  • GST
  • SGST
  • Commercial Taxes
  • VAT
  • Profession Tax
  • Own Tax Revenue

Why it is in the news

Data released on 1 October 2026 show Telangana's GST collections in September 2026 rose 18% to ₹5,327 crore (from ₹4,512 crore) — the highest growth among States, against the national average of 14.7%.

The exam angle

Syllabus: Group 1 Mains Paper-IV, I-4: “Public Finance: Tax structure, Central and state taxes”. Prelims: 5. Economic and Social Development of India; 10. Policies of Telangana State. Groups 2–4: Telangana economy and State finances.

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Telangana Posts Highest GST Growth Among States in September (18%); First-Half Tax Revenue Up 16% to ₹44,372 Crore · PrepShark