New Delhi, June 18 -- India's net direct tax collections rose 14.64 percent to Rs 5.21 lakh crore till June 17 in FY2026-27, government data said on Thursday here.

Gross direct tax collections increased by 12.46 percent to Rs 6.10 lakh crore till June 17 this fiscal.

In FY 2025-26, gross direct tax collections was at Rs 5.42 lakh crore.

Securities Transaction Tax (STT) stood at Rs 18,856.12 crore this fiscal compared to Rs 13,013.02 crore of corresponding period last year (CPLY).

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