The GST refund processing has been increased by the Delhi government. Till now, it has disbursed a record of Rs 694 crore, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared, citing it as an initiative of her administration for ease of doing business.
Officials, between April and September of FY 2025-26, the Department of Trade and Taxes has cleared 7,375 refund applications. It is the fastest disbursal pace in recent years. Out of this, Rs 227 crore was credited in September alone, marking the highest ever monthly payout in the GST refund history of Delhi.
According to CM, the government has adopted an advanced data analytics and automation-driven module developed in collaboration with IIT-Hyderabad to ease the verification and settlement process. Officials mentioned the system has lessened the processing times via automating checks and eliminating manual bottlenecks.
As per officials, the move has arrived from the years of trader complaints for refund delays, which have led to a rising backlog and liquidity stress across small and medium enterprises. CM mentioned her government made refund clearance a mission priority, asking the officials to settle all genuine, undisputed claims within fixed timelines.
She cited that the administration has been pairing fiscal reforms with broader trader welfare measures. “We have established the Delhi Vyapari Kalyan Board to directly address issues faced by the trading community. We aim to make it easier for traders to expand and innovate instead of getting stuck in paperwork,” she added.
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As per officials, the quicker refunds shall facilitate cash flow pressures, lessen dependence on loans, and support businesses in reinvesting in the festive season. The timing they cited is anticipated to lift market sentiment in major hubs such as Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, and Gandhi Nagar.
