₹1.74 trillion last month. The split-up of central and state GST figures, which is typically released every month, wasn’t available.
Barring a few occasions during covid, the government has never missed issuing these numbers. So it stands out.
No explanation has been offered so far, although media reports suggest it might be well thought-out. The theory has been ventured that the Centre is wary of any resentment that high tax collections may cause, and so wants to share as little data as possible.
But with past figures already available, that sounds illogical. Whatever the reason, the government should clarify.
Our official statistics have been under a cloud in recent times. We need greater transparency on such things, not less.
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