Govt collects ₹4.59L cr in direct taxes till June, down by 1.39%

India’s net direct tax collection dipped to ₹4.59 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY26, dragged by slowing corporate tax and muted advance tax inflows. Though personal income tax held steady and STT posted growth, the government’s fiscal watchers are likely to remain cautious ahead of the upcoming budget.