India's direct tax collections rose 6.33% to Rs 11.89 lakh crore by October 12 fiscal year.

• Gross direct tax reached Rs 13.92 lakh crore, up from Rs 13.60 lakh crore previously.
• Refunds fell 16% to Rs 2.03 lakh crore, down from Rs 2.41 lakh crore last.
• Corporate tax up 2% to Rs 5.02 crore; non-corporate tax rose 10.49% to Rs 6.56.