New Delhi, July 14 -- India's net direct tax collections rose 16.1% year-on-year to Rs.6.51 trillion between 1 April and 13 July, signalling continued resilience in corporate profitability and personal incomes despite growing global uncertainty stemming from the West Asia war.

The higher collections also strengthen the Centre's revenue position in the early months of FY27, giving it greater fiscal room to pursue its budgeted spending plans.

According to official data released by the Income Tax Department on Tuesday, gross direct tax collections increased to Rs.7.74 trillion from Rs.6.66 trillion in the corresponding period last year.

Refunds issued during the period also rose 14.57% to Rs.1.22 trillion, taking net direct tax collection...