Hyderabad, Nov. 2 -- Telangana recorded a 22 per cent increase in its tax revenue in October 2026 due to higher collections from Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Value Added Tax (VAT).

In October 2026, the state government collected Rs 7,735 crore through GST, VAT and profession tax during the month. In October 2025, it was Rs 6,332 crore.

Among the three tax categories, VAT recorded the strongest growth whereas, GST contributed the highest revenue.

VAT collections register 31 pc growth

Telangana's VAT revenue increased by 31 per cent. In October 2026, it was Rs 3,065 crore whereas in the same month last year, it was Rs 2,342 crore.

Meanwhile, GST collections rose 17 per cent to Rs 4,590 crore from Rs 3,914 crore.

Profession tax rev...