Gujarat records 145% surge in taxpayers base since 2017

Gujarat has witnessed a 145% increase in its taxpayer base in eight years since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to the state government. 

From just over 5.15 lakh taxpayers in 2017, the state now has 12.66 lakh registered taxpayers as of the 2024–25 fiscal year.

Since the rollout of the GST, Gujarat has emerged as one of India's top-performing states in terms of tax compliance, revenue growth, and digital integration.

Once tangled in a complex web of Value Added Tax (VAT), Central Sales Tax (CST), octroi, and entry tax, the state's tax system has transformed remarkably under the 'One Nation, One Tax' regime, a shift that has not only simplified compliance but also supercharged its economy.

Notably, Gujarat's taxpayer growth rate of 6.38% in 2024–25 outpaces the national average of 3.86%.

Gujarat's GST revenue has soared to ₹1,36,748 crore in 2024–25, marking a year-on-year increase of ₹11,579 crore. The state contributes 8.2% to the nation's domestic GST pool, securing its spot among the top three GST-contributing states in the country.

Additionally, revenue from State GST (SGST) and Integrated GST (IGST) reached ₹73,200 crore, up ₹8,752 crore from the previous fiscal. Gujarat recorded a 13.6% growth in SGST and IGST collections, outpacing the national average of 10.31%.

Gujarat's performance in digital tax compliance has also been exemplary. With 13.98 crore e-way bills generated by suppliers in 2024–25, the state ranks first in the country by supplier count. It also holds second position by e-way bill value, and third by volume, confirming its dominance in goods movement and trade transparency. In terms of timely return filing, Gujarat leads the nation.

The state achieved an 88.9% compliance for GSTR-3B and 85.5% for GSTR-1. Gujarat also stood second nationally on the GST Key Performance Indicators (KPI) scoreboard with a score of 71.69 points, trailing only Maharashtra. Out of 22 performance parameters, Gujarat ranked first in nine.

(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)