Nagaland’s GST revenue soars with 104% jump in June, driven by reforms

Nagaland’s GST revenue soars with 104% jump in June, driven by reforms

GST revenue in Nagaland surged significantly in early 2025. Structural reforms and increased compliance are credited for the rise. New enforcement vehicles have been introduced to strengthen field operations.

India TodayNE
  • Jul 29, 2025,
  • Updated Jul 29, 2025, 2:44 PM IST

    Nagaland's State Tax Department has marked a major milestone, reporting a record surge in GST revenue on the back of structural reforms, capacity building, and strengthened enforcement mechanisms.

    In a striking year-on-year comparison, GST collections rose by 43% in April, 44% in May, and an exceptional 104% in June 2025, while petroleum revenue recorded a 31% jump in the first quarter of FY 2025-26. 

    Commissioner of State Taxes, Abhinav Shivam, IAS, credited this success to the combined efforts of field officers, the Directorate, and growing compliance among businesses.

    To enhance field operations, Additional Chief Secretary and Finance Commissioner Sentiyanger Imchen, IAS, flagged off four new enforcement vehicles, including mobile squads, to boost mobility and outreach. 

    Shivam urged taxpayers to embrace transparency and warned against persistent challenges such as fake invoicing, ITC fraud, and underreporting.

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