India’s net direct tax collections increase 5.12% in FY26 to just over ₹23.40 trillion, but fall short of the revised budget estimate for the fiscal year ending March 2026. According to Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) figures cited by multiple outlets, net direct tax mop-up grows from ₹22.26 trillion in FY25 to ₹23.40 trillion in 2025-26. The government had projected higher collections in the revised estimates, setting a target of ₹24.21 trillion for net direct taxes. The revised figure includes corporate tax collections of ₹11.09 trillion and personal income tax (including Securities Transaction Tax) of ₹13.12 trillion. Actual outcomes show corporate tax mop-up increases to about ₹10.99 trillion, while personal income tax collections are around ₹12.41 trillion, leaving the overall total below the revised goal. One report also notes that corporate taxes rise strongly (reported as an 11.4% increase), while growth in personal income tax remains comparatively muted and does not fully meet the revised aim. Refund issuance dips year-on-year, falling 1.09% to ₹4.71 trillion in 2025-26.