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Karnataka registration revenue up 13.31% but misses ₹28,000 crore target

Karnataka’s Stamps and Registrations Department collected ₹25,493.79 crore in 2025-26, up 13.31% year on year, but fell short of the ₹28,000 crore target while document registrations declined 2.16%.

Apr 1st 2026 · India

Insights

  • Department collected ₹25,493.79 crore in 2025-26, short of the ₹28,000 crore target by ₹2,506 crore or 8.9%.
  • Revenue rose 13.31% from the previous year when collection was ₹22,498 crore.
  • Document registrations fell 2.16% to 22.88 lakh, about 50,500 fewer than in 2024-25.
  • Delays in e-khata processing and a wider sector slowdown were cited as causes of the shortfall.
  • Registrations and revenue have been picking up since November and officials expect further recovery during the current financial year.