Direct tax collections rise sharply to Rs 8.11 lakh crore; non-corporate taxes lead
India's direct tax collections rose over 23% to ₹9.55 lakh crore as of August 10, driven mainly by non-corporate taxes. Corporate tax collections and Securities Transaction Tax also showed significant year-on-year growth. However, government-issued refunds saw only a slight increase, indicating a potential area for improvement in tax administration.