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Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trillion

Business18 June 2026 at 11:12 pmQuick read

Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trillion

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Net direct tax collections rose 14.6% to ₹5.21 trillion. Corporate tax receipts and STT collections drove the growth. The increase was recorded as of 17 June.

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The score is 90 because it falls within the 90-100 band, with 2 named sources (Mint Economy and TOI Business) providing specific data and dates, and mostly factual information with minor gaps.

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