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Hyderabad: Telangana’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for September has triggered concern over the state’s financial health. Official figures show a contraction of 5 percent compared to the same month last year — the steepest decline among all states. At the national level, collections rose by 7 percent during the same period.
Himachal Pradesh, also ruled by the Congress, was the only other state to post negative growth, registering a decline of 4 percent.
The contrast with the previous administration is striking. In September 2023, under the BRS government, Telangana reported a robust 33 percent jump in GST revenue, securing the top spot nationally. But under Congress rule, growth slipped to just 1 percent i