Andhra Pradesh achieved remarkable tax collection figures in May 2026, with a 19% increase year-on-year, totaling ₹4,950 crore compared to ₹4,165 crore in May 2025. This growth was attributed to enhanced economic activity and improved tax compliance across various sectors. The Chief Commissioner of State Tax, Babu A., reported that net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections reached ₹3,037 crore, reflecting a 16% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the state benefited from ₹1,758.58 crore in Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) settlements, up 15.36% from last year. Notably, petroleum VAT collections experienced a significant rise of 31.79%, contributing ₹1,768.82 crore. The state's performance outpaced the national average GST growth of 6%, ranking second among southern states, just behind Karnataka's 17% growth. The increase in collections was supported by strong performances in sectors such as petroleum, real estate, and construction. The Commercial Taxes Department emphasized the role of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, in enhancing tax compliance and detecting discrepancies. Plans are underway to further bolster digital compliance and monitoring systems in the upcoming financial year.