Direct tax mop-up grows 16% to over ₹6.51 lakh crore so far in FY27

India's net direct tax collection rose by 16.4% to over ₹6.51 lakh crore by mid-July, driven by strong corporate tax performance. The government remains on track to meet its fiscal targets for the year.
Why it matters
This data serves as a key indicator of the health of the Indian economy and government fiscal stability.
Net direct tax collection grew 16.40% to over ₹6.51 lakh crore till July 13 this fiscal, driven by higher corporate tax mop-up, government data showed on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).
The article is a factual summary of government financial data.
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