CHANDIGARH, July 2 —After a sharp surge in May, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in Chandigarh registered a slight dip in June, with revenue figures slipping 2% compared to the same month last year. According to data released by the Ministry of Finance, the Union Territory collected ₹220 crore in June 2025 — ₹4 crore less than the ₹224 crore reported in June 2024.
This marginal decline comes on the heels of a record 53% increase in May 2025, when Chandigarh clocked ₹363 crore in GST collections, up from ₹237 crore in May 2024 — a jump of ₹126 crore. The city had also maintained an upward trend through most of the previous months.
In April 2025, the collections rose by 7% to ₹334 crore, compared to ₹313 crore in the same period last year. March saw a 1% uptick with ₹241 crore collected, while February posted a more substantial 12% increase, reaching ₹236 crore.
The city’s GST recovery trajectory began in January 2025 after a notable dip in December 2024, when collections fell by 20%. In January, the city rebounded with an 8% increase, generating ₹271 crore in revenue.
Despite the minor setback in June, officials remain optimistic. “Monthly fluctuations are part of the collection cycle, and overall, the trend in 2025 remains positive,” a senior tax officer said, noting that collections have largely remained on an upward curve over the past five months.
The figures suggest a broad rebound in commercial activity in the Union Territory, with occasional corrections likely tied to invoicing patterns and input tax credit adjustments. Analysts expect sustained growth in the coming months, backed by increased compliance and a more robust economic outlook.
