New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India's net direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26 have recorded a robust growth of 8 per cent, reaching Rs 17.05 lakh crore as on December 17, 2025, according to data released by the Income Tax Department.
Gross direct tax collections stood at Rs 20.02 lakh crore, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.16 per cent compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
Refunds issued during the period declined by 13.52 per cent to Rs 2.97 lakh crore, providing an additional boost to net revenues.
Corporate tax collections continued to be a key contributor.
Net corporate tax receipts rose to Rs 8.17 lakh crore, while net non-corporate tax collections, which include taxes paid by individuals, Hin...