Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced a 14.59% growth in GST collection for May 2026, reaching ₹2,400.52 crore, significantly outpacing the national average. The increase is attributed to efficient tax compliance and strict enforcement by the State Intelligence and Preventive Units (SIPU), which recovered ₹178.76 crore in penalties. Additionally, the department busted a ₹85.4 crore fake billing racket in Ludhiana, leading to the arrest of a firm director for fraudulent ITC claims. https://propunjabtv.com/punjab-surpasses-national-average-with-14-59-gst-hike-during-may-2026-due-to-major-enforcement-successes-finance-minister-harpal-singh-cheema/ #Creator program