12-August-2026
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Direct tax collections jump 23%, exceed Budget pace
12-Aug-2026

India’s direct tax collections after refunds grew at an impressive 23.1% year-on-year to Rs 8.11 lakh crore during April 1-August 10, data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Tuesday showed. The rise in direct tax mop-up was broad-based but was supported by a slowing pace of refunds.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/direct-tax-collections-jump-23-exceed-budget-pace/4315651/?ref=economy_hp