GST Revenue Stumbles to Five-Year Low as Imports Shine

In FY26, the GST revenue took a hit, growing just 5.57% to Rs 23.32 trillion. Imports were the shining stars, jumping 12.8%, while domestic collections barely crawled at 3.27%. Refunds also soared, making it a rollercoaster year for taxes. Some states like Haryana sparkled, but many others faced struggles. Looks like GST is in a bit of a pickle!