Net direct tax collection for the fiscal year surged by 22%, reaching Rs 10.60 lakh crore, surpassing 58% of the full-year Budget target, as reported by the Income Tax department. The net corporate tax collection grew by 12.48%, while personal income tax mop-up rose by 31.77%. Refunds totaling Rs 1.77 lakh crore were issued from April 1 to November 9, 2023.