GST mopup rises 8.9% to ₹1.87 lakh core in October

India collected ₹ 1.87 lakh crore in GST in October, the second-highest monthly total ever. Domestic GST collections increased significantly due to festival demand. Experts remain cautious about the short-term outlook but see long-term prospects as promising due to India's growing consumer base and pro-growth policies. November collections will be crucial to determine short-term trends.