New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- India's net direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26 have recorded a robust growth of 9.40 per cent, reaching Rs 19,43,743.97 crore as of February 10, 2026, compared to Rs 17,76,728.11 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, data released by the Income Tax Department said on Wednesday.

According to official data, gross direct tax collections stood at Rs 22,78,068.60 crore, marking a 4.09 per cent increase over Rs 21,88,554.86 crore collected during the same period last year.

Refunds issued during the period declined by 18.82 per cent to Rs 3,34,324.63 crore, compared to Rs 4,11,826.75 crore in the previous financial year.

Corporate tax collections (net) rose to Rs 8,89,752.90 crore i...