Sales tax (domestic) collection from electricity reached Rs 283.177 billion during July-December 2024-25, up 53.5% from Rs 184.468 billion in the same period of 2023-24, according to data from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
This made electricity the top contributor to domestic sales tax during the first half of FY 2024-25.
Sales tax collection from petroleum products amounted to Rs 82.521 billion, reflecting an 8.7% increase from Rs 75.911 billion in the corresponding period last year. The sugar sector ranked third in sales tax collection, with Rs 58.957 billion collected in July-December 2024-25, up 26.4% from Rs 46.642 billion in the previous year.
Sales tax collection from cement stood at Rs 48.275 billion, showing a 47.7% rise from Rs 32.686 billion in the same period of 2023-24. The textile sector also contributed significantly, with Rs 43.389 billion collected from cotton yarn, an increase of 37.2% from Rs 31.628 billion in the previous year.
However, sales tax collection from natural gas decreased by 14.9%, with Rs 21.086 billion collected during the period, compared to Rs 24.774 billion in 2023-24. Similarly, sales tax collection from cigarettes saw a decline of 26.1%, amounting to Rs 19.668 billion, down from Rs 26.605 billion.
Sales tax from aerated water increased by 8.6%, reaching Rs 13.153 billion, up from Rs 12.113 billion in the previous year.
