Gross GST collections rose 23 per cent to ₹2.31 trillion in October. Government data showed that strong domestic sales and imports pushed these numbers up. After giving out refunds, the net collection grew 26 per cent to over ₹2.03 trillion. Overall, collections grew 13.2 per cent during the April-October period.

Gross GST collections increased 23 per cent to over ₹2.31 trillion in October, driven by strong mop-up from domestic activities and imports, according to government data released on Sunday.

Gross GST collections from domestic sales rose 16 per cent to over ₹1.59 trillion, and revenues from imports climbed 42 per cent to ₹72,246 crore.

The ₹2.31 trillion collection includes Central GST mop-up of 42,935 crore, State GST of ₹51,340 crore and Integrated GST of over ₹1.37 trillion, data showed.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds increased 6.5 per cent year-on-year to ₹27,934 crore in October.

After adjusting for refunds, net GST collections rose 26 per cent to over ₹2.03 trillion in October.

During April-October, gross GST collection grew 13.2 per cent to over ₹14.77 trillion. Net collections rose 13 per cent to over ₹12.69 trillion.

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