Assam witnessed a 15 per cent growth in GST collection in June compared to the corresponding period a year ago, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on Saturday.
The GST collection in June stood at Rs 1,437 crore as against Rs 1,255 crore in the same month last year.
“June 2026, witnessed 15 per cent GST growth compared to June 2025, well above the national average of 9 per cent, placing Assam among the country’s top performing major states,” he said after prticipating in a GST related meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with contractors empanelled across various departments of the Government of Assam.
“We discussed issues relating to GST compliance to ensure there is no tax evasion. Fair taxation is essential for a stronger economy, and every rupee collected contributes to building a more prosperous Assam,” the Finance Minister said.
“Focused efforts to improve compliance, plug leakages, strengthen digital tax administration and widen the tax base are delivering encouraging results. We remain committed to transparent governance, robust revenue mobilisation and building a stronger Assam,” he added.