Indirect tax realization for Quarter 1 grew by 13.8%

19 Jul 2012 Evaluate

Throwing some respite in the slowing economy, the indirect income tax realization for Q1FY2013 marked a rise of 13.8% with a collection of about Rs 1.07 lakh crore. Albeit, the annual realization target was about Rs 5.05 lakh crore, a rise of 27% from 2011-12 target.

The service tax collection was up by 40.8% to Rs 28,068 crore, while excise duty grew by 29.8% at Rs 41,147 crore. However, customs collection gained by 12.2% to Rs 38,744 crore, after adjusting for the cut in petroleum duties in June last year.

By the month of June, the indirect tax collection raised by 14.8% to Rs 37,748 crore. While realization from customs duty stood at Rs 13,284 crore and excise collection at Rs 13,849 crore. Further, service tax marked collection of Rs 10,615 crore.

The gross direct tax collections in the April-June period grew by 6.77% to Rs 1.11 lakh crore, less than the targeted annual growth of 15%.

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