Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Riding on the arrival of multinational and national companies, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district has recorded a significant rise in GST collections, positioning itself on the threshold of a second phase of industrial growth. In the last financial year (2025–26), entrepreneurs and traders in the district paid over Rs 4,967.55 crore in State GST, exceeding the target by 7.52 per cent.
According to data released by the State GST department, the district had collected Rs 4,620.15 crore in 2024–25. In 2025–26, collections increased by Rs 347.41 crore to reach Rs 4,967.55 crore, marking a 7.52 per cent growth. In contrast, neighbouring Jalna district recorded a marginal decline of 0.23 per cent. GST collection there fell from Rs 1,074.23 crore two years ago to Rs 1,071.77 crore in the last financial year a drop of Rs 2.45 crore. Nanded division, however, reported improved performance. Compared to 2024–25, GST collection in 2025–26 increased by Rs 116.72 crore to Rs 1,076.80 crore, reflecting a 12.16 per cent rise.
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6.94% rise in combined GST collection
The combined GST collection of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Nanded divisions registered a 6.94 per cent increase. The three districts together have 88,495 taxpayers, who contributed an additional Rs 461.68 crore, taking the total GST collection to Rs 7,116.13 crore in the last financial year. Officials indicated that the overall performance helped offset the shortfall in Jalna.
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Further rise expected next year
Additional commissioner Abhijit Raut, State GST, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said that with more national and multinational companies commencing production in the district, GST collections are expected to rise further. The increasing number of businesses and expansion of commercial activity are likely to have a positive impact on revenue in the coming year.