Gross GST collections for November stand at over Rs 1.70 lakh crore; up 0.7 per cent

November GST collections surpassed Rs 1.70 lakh crore, marking a slight 0.7% year-on-year increase. Despite this modest rise, the year-to-date performance remains robust with an 8.9% growth. While import GST showed strong momentum, domestic collections and compensation cess experienced declines, with varied state-wise performances.