Nagaland records over 100% increase in GST revenue in June

DIMAPUR — The Department of State Taxes, Nagaland, has reported a significant surge in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection, with year-on-year increases of 43% in April, 44% in May, and a remarkable 104% in June 2025.

The department also registered a 31% growth in petroleum revenue for the first quarter of FY 2025–26, according to an update.

It was stated that over the past few months, the department has been focused on bringing structural improvement, upgrading its skills through training, learning from best practices, and restructuring and strengthening the enforcement division.

It added that the diligent efforts of field officers and the directorate are now reflected in the state's revenue figures.

Meanwhile, in a move to further empower enforcement operations, Sentiyanger Imchen, Additional Chief Secretary and Finance Commissioner of Nagaland, flagged off four Eecos for mobile squads and Boleros for enforcement officers, enhancing the department’s mobility and outreach.

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Abhinav Shivam, Commissioner of State Taxes, expressed gratitude to the Government of Nagaland for supporting the department’s needs.

“The addition of these vehicles is a much-needed boost for enforcement activities of the department. It will help us plan and execute field operations more effectively. The effect of the same shall be palpable from the following week itself,” he said.

Commending the efforts of his officers in the field and directorate, Shivam praised their commitment despite limited resources, stating that the surge in tax collection demonstrated the department’s rapid reforms, adaptation to the evolving GST landscape, and the exceptional calibre of Nagaland’s tax officials.

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He also extended his gratitude to the business community for their growing compliance and sincerity. However, he raised concerns about malpractices by a few, such as fake invoicing, ITC fraud, and underreporting. He urged those involved in such activities to rectify their omissions and commissions.

Highlighting the broader significance, Shivam stated that a stronger tax base not only improves the state’s spending but could also enhance Nagaland’s share in national resource allocation, asserting that every rupee invested in the tax department will yield multifold returns for the state.

The commissioner called on citizens and taxpayers alike to join hands in making tax optimisation a public movement, noting that it is a sine qua non for a stronger, self-reliant, and self-confident Nagaland.