Which States File the Most ITRs? Complete State-wise Breakdown
February 18, 2026
8 min read
Source: Income Tax e-Filing Portal
Maharashtra alone files more ITRs than the entire Northeast combined. With 1.12 crore filings, it accounts for 15.1% of India's 7.4 crore returns. Meanwhile, Telangana saw a staggering 141% growth in filings year-on-year.
141%
Highest Growth (Telangana)
15.1%
Maharashtra's Share
Top 10 States by ITR Filings
These ten states account for 73% of all income tax returns filed in India. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat together contribute over a third of the nation's filings.
1. Maharashtra
1.12 Cr (15.1%)
2. Uttar Pradesh
74.2 L (10.0%)
4. Rajasthan
50.5 L (6.8%)
5. Tamil Nadu
44.2 L (6.0%)
6. West Bengal
44.0 L (5.9%)
7. Karnataka
42.7 L (5.8%)
8. Delhi (NCT)
36.6 L (4.9%)
10. Madhya Pradesh
30.7 L (4.1%)
Fastest Growing States (YoY)
Year-on-year growth reveals interesting patterns about expanding tax base and formalization of the economy.
Telangana's 141% surge is primarily due to improved data consolidation after the state bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh. As systems matured, more taxpayers were correctly attributed to Telangana.
| Rank |
State |
FY 2023-24 |
FY 2024-25 |
Growth |
| 1 |
Telangana |
10.2 L |
24.6 L |
+141.1% |
| 2 |
Manipur |
52,000 |
66,664 |
+28.3% |
| 3 |
Sikkim |
14,188 |
17,974 |
+26.7% |
| 4 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
5.0 L |
5.8 L |
+15.3% |
| 5 |
Uttarakhand |
7.9 L |
9.1 L |
+15.1% |
| 6 |
Karnataka |
37.5 L |
42.7 L |
+13.8% |
| 7 |
Chhattisgarh |
10.5 L |
11.7 L |
+11.7% |
| 8 |
Himachal Pradesh |
5.9 L |
6.5 L |
+11.5% |
| 9 |
Kerala |
18.8 L |
20.7 L |
+10.4% |
| 10 |
Jharkhand |
11.3 L |
12.4 L |
+9.9% |
Note on Andhra Pradesh: Filings dropped from 35.4 L to 24.8 L (-30%), which corresponds to Telangana's rise. This reflects data correction rather than actual decline in tax compliance.
Regional Breakdown
India's tax filing landscape shows significant regional disparities. Western India dominates with over a third of all filings, while the Northeast contributes just 1.4%.
West India
2.79 Cr
37.7% of all filings
North India
2.00 Cr
27.1% of all filings
South India
1.58 Cr
21.3% of all filings
East India
92.4 L
12.5% of all filings
Northeast
10.1 L
1.4% of all filings
What's Included in Each Region
- West: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
- North: Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, HP, J&K, Chandigarh, Ladakh
- South: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep
- East: West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim
- Northeast: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
Complete State-wise Data
Below is the complete list of all 37 states and union territories with their ITR filing counts for FY 2024-25 (till July 2024).
Major States
Maharashtra1.12 Cr
Uttar Pradesh74.2 L
Gujarat71.3 L
Rajasthan50.5 L
Tamil Nadu44.2 L
West Bengal44.0 L
Karnataka42.7 L
Punjab36.2 L
Madhya Pradesh30.7 L
Haryana28.9 L
Andhra Pradesh24.8 L
Telangana24.6 L
Bihar22.6 L
Kerala20.7 L
Odisha13.3 L
Jharkhand12.4 L
Chhattisgarh11.7 L
Uttarakhand9.1 L
Assam7.6 L
Himachal Pradesh6.5 L
Jammu & Kashmir5.8 L
Goa2.3 L
Northeast States
Assam7,56,613
Tripura90,088
Manipur66,664
Meghalaya40,502
Nagaland25,916
Arunachal Pradesh24,303
Mizoram8,635
Union Territories
Delhi (NCT)36.6 L
Chandigarh2,99,025
Puducherry99,739
Andaman & Nicobar37,604
Dadra & Nagar Haveli27,058
Daman & Diu20,054
Lakshadweep4,808
Ladakh431
Key Insights
Why Maharashtra Leads
Maharashtra is home to Mumbai, India's financial capital, with the highest concentration of corporate headquarters, banks, and the stock exchange. The state also has a large industrial base in Pune, Nagpur, and other cities.
Gujarat's Strong Position
Despite having less than half of UP's population, Gujarat files almost as many returns. This reflects its strong business culture, industrial activity, and higher per-capita income.
Northeast's Low Filings
The entire Northeast (7 states) files only 10.1 lakh returns - less than Chhattisgarh alone. This is due to lower urbanization, prevalence of agriculture (exempt income), and special tax exemptions under Section 10(26) for certain tribal areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state files the most income tax returns in India?
Maharashtra files the most income tax returns with 1.12 crore (11.2 million) filings in FY 2024-25, accounting for 15.1% of all filings. This is followed by Uttar Pradesh (74.2 lakh) and Gujarat (71.3 lakh).
Which state has the highest ITR filing growth?
Telangana has the highest growth at 141% year-on-year. Filings increased from 10.2 lakh to 24.6 lakh. This is primarily due to improved data consolidation after the state bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh.
Which region of India files the most taxes?
Western India leads with 37.7% of all filings (2.79 crore), followed by North India at 27.1% (2 crore) and South India at 21.3% (1.58 crore). East India contributes 12.5% and Northeast just 1.4%.
How many ITRs are filed from Delhi?
Delhi (NCT) filed 36.6 lakh income tax returns in FY 2024-25, making it the 8th highest filing state/UT. Delhi accounts for 4.9% of all ITR filings in India.
Which state has the lowest ITR filings?
Among states, Mizoram has the lowest filings at just 8,635. Among UTs, Ladakh has the lowest at 431 filings. Lakshadweep filed 4,808 returns in FY 2024-25.
Data Source: Income Tax e-Filing Portal Statistics (as of July 31, 2024). FY 2024-25 data represents filings till July 2024. Year-on-year comparisons use same-period data from FY 2023-24. Regional classifications are approximate and used for analytical purposes.
