The Central GST commissionerate in Ludhiana recorded an 8.5% rise in GST (cash) revenue to ₹9,015 crore in 2025–26, up from ₹8,311 crore in the previous fiscal, indicating steady economic activity and improved compliance.
The taxpayer base also expanded to 1.34 lakh, around 10% higher than last year, reflecting greater formalisation of businesses under the self-assessment-based GST regime.
The commissionerate simultaneously intensified its anti-evasion drive. During the year, 296 cases involving suspected GST evasion worth nearly ₹1,662 crore were detected, a sharp increase from the previous fiscal. As part of enforcement, 20 individuals were arrested and prosecution proceedings initiated in several cases.
Recovery efforts also picked up pace, with the department collecting around ₹106 crore—about 39% higher year-on-year. Officials said measures such as provisional attachment of properties were used where required to safeguard revenue.
However, fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims remain a concern. Misuse of fake invoices and shell firms without actual supply of goods continues to challenge enforcement. Authorities said such activities are being tracked through data analytics and targeted inspections.
Reiterating its focus on balancing enforcement with ease of doing business, the commissionerate said it is engaging with trade and industry bodies across Punjab to resolve issues, simplify procedures and improve transparency, in line with the Centre’s vision of a developed India.
