Hyderabad: Telangana posted ₹4,125 crore in GST collections in February 2026, registering a 14% increase compared to February last year.
The State achieved double-digit growth while competing with other leading States. Officials attributed the rise to Hyderabad’s expanding IT, pharma and services sectors, which continue to drive tax revenues.
According to experts, the presence of a global city like Hyderabad and its surrounding business ecosystem has strengthened the State’s revenue base. IT exports increased during the period, and several software firms launched new offices in the city. Consequently, both direct and indirect tax inflows improved.
GST collections climb on strong IT and real estate activity
Rising purchasing power also boosted key sectors. As a result, real estate and automobile sales gained momentum across the State.
Land values around Hyderabad appreciated steadily. In addition, developers launched new ventures and apartment projects, which increased demand for cement, steel and hardware. Therefore, allied industries contributed to higher GST collections.
Meanwhile, the State Commercial Taxes Department intensified monitoring to curb tax evasion. Authorities used advanced technology and data analytics tools to track compliance and identify discrepancies.
The growing adoption of digital transactions further widened the tax base. Consequently, businesses ranging from small traders to large corporations entered the formal tax net, strengthening overall GST collections.
Officials indicated that the additional revenue could support expanded welfare and development programmes in the coming months.