India’s net direct tax kitty surges 17.7% to 19.58 lakh cr in FY24, exceeds revised estimates
India’s net direct tax collections grew by 17.7% in fiscal year 2023-24, reaching ₹19.58 lakh crore, surpassing the revised estimates for the year. Gross direct tax collections for the same period amounted to ₹23.37 lakh crore, showing an 18.48% year-on-year growth. The boost in net tax collections during the final fortnight of the fiscal year was driven by personal income tax and securities transaction tax collections, while net corporate tax collections experienced a slight decrease.