GST collections remain subdued at Rs 95,380 cr in October

Despite improved festive demand, GST collection remained below Rs 1 lakh crore in October. GST collection rose to Rs 95,380 crore in October against Rs 91,916 crore in September, but it was still 5.29 per cent less in comparison to Rs 1 lakh crore collected in the same month last year. This is yet another month in a row when GST mop-up has slipped below Rs 1 lakh crore. Hit by consumption slowdown, the tax collections have been subdued in the last few months.