India's Direct Tax Collections Soar: Achieves 80% of FY24 Target with 20% YoY Growth

Feb 12, 2024 - 10:02
Feb 12, 2024 - 10:02
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India's Direct Tax Collections Soar: Achieves 80% of FY24 Target with 20% YoY Growth
India's Direct Tax Collections Soar: Achieves 80% of FY24 Target with 20% YoY Growth

In a significant financial development, India's direct tax collections have witnessed a robust growth of 20.3%, reaching 80.2% of the revised estimate target for the fiscal year 2023-24. As of February 10, the Centre's direct tax collections, net of refunds, stand at a remarkable Rs 15.6 trillion, showcasing a positive trend that surpasses the growth projections outlined in the budget.

Key Highlights: The Revised Estimate (RE) for the government’s direct tax mop-up in FY24 has been set at Rs 19.5 trillion, surpassing the Budget Estimate (BE) of Rs 18.2 trillion. The current direct tax collections, showing a 20.3% YoY growth, outpace the 17.2% growth projected in the RE for FY24, hinting at a potential overshooting of the target. Corporate Income Tax (CIT) collections grew by 13.6% YoY, while Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, including Securities Transactions Tax (STT), recorded a substantial 27.2% YoY increase from April 1 to February 10. The period also saw refunds amounting to Rs. 2.77 trillion being issued, reflecting the government's commitment to expeditious refund processes.

Detailed Analysis: During the April 1 to February 10 period, gross (pre-refunds) direct tax collections amounted to Rs 18.28 trillion, marking a noteworthy 17.3% YoY increase. Specifically, gross CIT and PIT collections rose by 9.2% and 25.7%, respectively, contributing to the overall growth.

With India's direct tax collections surpassing expectations and showing a robust growth trajectory, the government is on track to meet, and potentially exceed, the targeted revenue for the fiscal year. The positive trends in both CIT and PIT collections underscore a resilient economic landscape. As the financial year progresses, continued vigilance will be essential to ensure sustained growth in the country's direct tax revenues.

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