Fake GST credit detections rise 27% to Rs 74,782 crore in FY26

GST authorities detected Rs 74,782 crore in fake input tax credit across 30,162 cases in FY26, nearly double the prior-year case count. The technology-led enforcement push raises compliance scrutiny for retail-linked supply chains in textiles, plastics, paper, plywood, cement and metals.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 22:44 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Fake GST input tax credit detections rose 27% to Rs 74,782 crore in FY26, with cases nearly doubling to 30,162. Technology-led GST enforcement is increasing scrutiny across retail-linked goods sectors including textiles, plastics, paper, plywood, cement and metals.

Why this matters

No related recent GST signals are listed. The FY26 findings reflect a wider technology-led enforcement push affecting retail-linked supply chains.

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