The professional tax collection of the Greater Chennai Corporation is at ₹247 crore during the first half of the financial year 2022-23.
Professional tax collection in the city has increased by ₹22 crore when compared to the corresponding period last year. During the April-September period in 2021, the civic body collected ₹225 crore professional tax. During October 2021-March 2022, it was ₹237 crore.
A number of commercial establishments have been closed in the past few years and new establishments have started operations after the pandemic.