Uttar Pradesh is on a fiscal high. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Friday review revealed staggering revenue figures for FY 2025-26 up to February: ₹1,96,177 crore collected against a ₹2.95 lakh crore annual target. This robust haul from taxes and fees is powering the state’s transformation into an economic powerhouse.
Breaking it down, state taxes GST and VAT hit ₹1,03,770 crore of ₹1.75 lakh crore—GST ₹75,195 crore, VAT ₹28,575 crore. Departments showcased tech-savvy reforms: Commercial Tax’s AI risk tools, e-invoicing scrutiny, and 1.59 lakh audits yielding ₹3,117 crore. Excise collected ₹48,501 crore (13.2% YoY growth) of ₹63,000 crore, with shop renewals at 93.75% and March projections of ₹9,050 crore extra.
Stamp & Registration’s ₹29,487 crore of ₹38,150 crore anticipates windfalls from expressway and urban projects. Transport’s ₹11,005 crore of ₹14,000 crore stems from vehicle tax camps and GPS enforcement. Combined land revenue-energy at ₹3,414 crore (up 12.6%), mining at ₹3,597 crore of ₹6,000 crore via digital mapping and zero-tolerance on overloads.
The CM stressed team spirit and accountability, linking revenues to infrastructure, employment, and industry. Special orders included Holi liquor curbs, land record upgrades, registry modernizations, bus safety overhauls, and route expansions with private operators. As UP strides forward, these figures signal a future of prosperity, where every rupee collected builds a stronger state.