Direct tax refunds rise 25.91% to Rs 3.08 lakh crore: Refund still pending? Here’s what you should do

Direct tax refunds increased 25.91 percent year-on-year to Rs 3.08 lakh crore as of November 10, 2026. With 8.3 crore income-tax returns filed for AY 2026-27, taxpayers awaiting refunds should check their ITR processing status, tax-credit mismatches and bank account details