Refunds News - Latest Updates & Headlines
National Consumer Helpline recovers Rs 45 crore in refunds for consumers over eight months
New Delhi, December 27: The National Consumer Helpline helped people across India get back Rs 45 crore in refunds during a recent eight-month period.
NCH facilitates Rs 45 crore refunds across 31 sectors in 8 months, e-commerce leads
New Delhi, Dec 27: The National Consumer Helpline has facilitated refunds amounting to Rs 45 crore during the eight-month period from April 25-December 26 2025, addressing 67,265 consumer grievances related to refund claims across 31 sectors, it was announced on Saturday.
Consumer Affairs Ministry receives 100 complaints over IndiGo ticket cancellations
New Delhi, Dec 24: The consumer affairs ministry has received around 100 complaints from passengers related to IndiGo flight ticket cancellations, refunds and compensation, Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Wednesday.
India's direct tax collection clocks 8 pc growth at Rs 17.05 lakh crore in April-Dec
New Delhi, Dec 19: India's net direct tax collections recorded an 8 per cent growth to Rs 17.05 lakh crore so far in the current financial year (2025-26), on the back of a steady growth in corporate tax receipts, according to figures released by the Income Tax Department on Friday.
IndiGo operations stabilising, airline being held accountable: Naidu
New Delhi, Dec 9: Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the operations of low-cost carrier IndiGo are stabilising and all other airlines continue to operate smoothly across the country, adding that no airline will be permitted to cause such hardship to passengers through planning failures, non-compliance or non-adherence to statutory provisions.
Things almost back to normal...: Civil Aviation Secretary on disruptions caused by IndiGo's operational crisis, flight cancellations
New Delhi, December 8: Things are almost back to normal after the disruptions caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis and the government coordinated efforts at various tiers, including airports, amid problems faced by passengers, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said on Monday.
I think 100% refunds have been completed: Civil Aviation Secy Samir Sinha highlights steps taken to deal with IndiGo operational crisis
New Delhi, December 8: Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the government worked actively to address passengers' concerns in the wake of the disruption caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis, and 100 per cent refunds for PNR cancellations have apparently been completed.
IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays: Delhi Airport
New Delhi, Dec 8: Delhi Airport on Monday issued a passenger advisory stating that IndiGo flights may continue to face delays.
IndiGo says on way to operate over 1,500 flights by end of day after network reboot
New Delhi, Dec 6: As the government began to take regulatory action after the massive IndiGo fiasco that left thousands of passengers in the lurch, the airline said on Saturday that over 95 per cent of network connectivity has been re-established as it is able to operate to 135 out of the existing 138 destinations in operations.
Air India, Air India Express cap domestic fares amid IndiGo crisis
New Delhi, Dec 6: Amid an unprecedented increase in domestic airfare due to the Indigo fiasco, Air India and Air India Express on Saturday said that they have proactively capped the fare prices to prevent the multi-fold airfare hike since December 4.
Addressing all customer refunds on priority: IndiGo
New Delhi, Dec 6: Airlines company IndiGo, facing significant backlash due to the ongoing disruptions of flights, on Saturday said that it is addressing all customer refunds on priority.
Council of Indian Aviation President Nitin Jadhav pushes for inquiry into IndiGo cancellation chaos
Mumbai, December 6: As IndiGo's flight operations continued to face significant disruptions on Saturday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across major airports nationwide, the President of the Council of Indian Aviation, Nitin Jadhav, demanded an inquiry into the IndiGo cancellation chaos.
Complete all pending passenger refunds by 8 pm on Sunday: Centre to IndiGo
New Delhi, Dec 6: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday has directed IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds by 8 pm on Sunday.
EEPC India urges revamping GST refunds, Rupee-Ruble exchange mechanism
New Delhi, Nov 26: The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India on Wednesday welcomed the GST 2.0 reforms as a boost to economic growth and ease of doing business, and urged the government to automate GST refunds.
Haj 2026: Committee eyes digital transformation, better pilgrim services
New Delhi, Nov 22: Haj Committee of India (HCoI) Chairperson Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar on Saturday underscored the need for robust digital systems to assist pilgrims from the application stage to post-pilgrimage services and enhance their Haj 2026 experience, an official said.
CBDT empowers CPC Bengaluru to expedite tax rectifications and refunds
Bengaluru, Nov 10: In a move that can improve the speed and accuracy of income-tax processing, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has authorised the Commissioner of Income-Tax at the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC), Bengaluru, to rectify errors and issue demand notices under the Income-Tax Act.
CBDT empowers CPC Bengaluru to expedite tax rectifications and refunds
Bengaluru, Nov 10: In a move that can improve the speed and accuracy of income-tax processing, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has authorised the Commissioner of Income-Tax at the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC), Bengaluru, to rectify errors and issue demand notices under the Income-Tax Act.
Traders have started getting Rs 738 crore GST refunds: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Oct 17: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Friday that traders across the city have begun receiving their GST refunds ahead of the festive season, and so far, Rs 738 crore have been disbursed under this initiative.
Direct tax collections rise 2.36% in FY26 so far; Corporate Tax leads growth, refunds slow down
New Delhi, October 14: The gross direct tax collection of the Central government has increased by 2.36 per cent so far in the current financial year (as of October 12, 2025), compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Income Tax Department.
GST relief shows public welfare is govt's top priority: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Oct 13: Pointing to the renewed enthusiasm in city markets, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hailed the GST reforms announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which she said have given people the belief that public welfare is the government's top priority.
Delhi govt's Diwali gift: GST refunds worth Rs 694 crore disbursed in traders' accounts
New Delhi, Oct 10: Traders and small businessmen in the national capital have started getting GST refunds in their bank accounts as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led government has expedited the procedure and is transferring the pending refunds.
GST refunds made easier for low value e-commerce exports
New Delhi, Sep 5: In what comes as a relief to e-commerce exporters, the GST Council has approved DGFT’s proposal to eliminate the value threshold for GST refunds on low-value consignments.
Apparel Industry lauds GST council's export-friendly reforms, boosting growth and liquidity
Coimbatore, September 4: The Apparel Export Promotion Council and the Tirupur Knitwear Garment Industry expressed their sincere appreciation for the substantial reform measures recently announced by the GST Council.
GST refunds to be settled before Diwali for traders: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, August 31: The Delhi Government has taken a significant step to make this Diwali brighter and more prosperous for the traders of the capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday that nearly Rs 1,600 crore in pending GST refunds, which have been outstanding since 2019, will be released before Diwali, enabling traders to celebrate the festival with greater joy and prosperity, according to a release.
E-commerce leads refund grievances with 3,594 cases and Rs 1.34 crore refunds, says NCH
New Delhi, August 22: The e-commerce sector has recorded the highest volume of refund-related grievances with 3,594 cases, resulting in refunds worth Rs 1.34 crore facilitated by National Consumer Helpline (NCH), said the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution on Friday.
National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 2.72 crore refund in July, e-commerce tops redressal
New Delhi, Aug 22: The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) successfully facilitated refunds amounting to Rs 2.72 crore in July, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across 27 sectors, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Friday.
Travel firms have refunded Rs 1,454 crore to flyers for cancelled flights: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 19: Travel companies have refunded Rs 1,454 crore to consumers for cancelled flights due to the Covid-19 lockdown, following orders issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Direct tax collections dip 3.95% due to rise in tax refunds
New Delhi, August 12: India's net direct tax collections for FY 2025-26 stood at Rs 6.64 lakh crore as on August 11, down 3.95 per cent from Rs 6.91 lakh crore collected during the same period last year, Income Tax Department data shows.
New I-T Bill: No ITR filing exemptions for small taxpayers, late filers can claim refunds
New Delhi, Aug 12: The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha, clarifies that late-return filers are eligible for refunds on excess taxes deducted in a financial year.
Time taken for tax refunds in India cut from 3 months to 17 days in last 11 years
New Delhi, July 13: The average number of days it takes for taxpayers to get refunds from the Income Tax Department in India has come down drastically from 93 days in 2013 to a mere 17 days in 2024, reflecting the increased efficiency in the system on the back of rising digital infrastructure that enables faceless online disbursals.
Digital infrastructure transforms India's tax administration, refunds surge 474%
By Shailesh Yadav, New Delhi, July 13: India's tax administration has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with taxpayer refunds growing at nearly double the pace of tax collections, Ministry of Finance sources told ANI.
National Consumer Helpline refunds Rs 7.14 crore to consumers in 2 months
New Delhi, July 4: The government on Friday said that the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has successfully facilitated refund of Rs 7.14 crore to consumers in the last two months.
Direct tax collections rise 4.86% in FY26 so far, net collections dip on higher refunds
New Delhi, June 21: India's gross direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26 rose by 4.86 per cent to about Rs 5.45 lakh crore as of June 19, compared to about Rs 5.19 lakh crore collected during the same period last year, according to data released by the Income Tax Department.
FM Sitharaman calls for speeding up refunds of unclaimed amounts in financial sector
Mumbai, June 10: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged regulators and departments to expedite the process of refund to rightful owners of unclaimed amounts in the financial sector, including bank deposits, dividends, shares, post office accounts, insurance, and pension funds.
IPL 2025: RCB announce ticket refunds after match against KKR washed out
Bengaluru, May 18: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have announced ticket refunds for their match against Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which was abandoned without a ball being bowled, due to persistent rain on Saturday.
Misleading ads: CCPA slaps Rs 77.6 lakh penalty on 24 coaching institutes
New Delhi, March 25: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 77,60,000 on 24 coaching institutes for misleading advertisements in the country, the government informed on Tuesday.
Secured Rs 1.56 crore relief for students from coaching centres via NCH: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 22: The government on Saturday said it has successfully secured refunds worth Rs 1.56 crore for over 600 aspirants and students from coaching centres by filing grievances through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH).