<h1>Media Exaggerates GST Refund Delays: 92.68% Processed, Rs. 71,169 Crore Settled; Exporters Urged to Verify Claims.</h1> Unverified reports of pending GST refunds for exports have been exaggerated in the media. As of now, 92.68% of IGST refund claims, totaling Rs. 38,824 crore, have been processed, with Rs. 3,065 crore pending due to claim deficiencies. For RFD-01A (ITC Refund) claims, Rs. 32,345 crore has been settled out of Rs. 39,372 crore received, with Rs. 4,951 crore requiring additional information. Overall, Rs. 71,169 crore in GST refunds has been processed. Exporters are encouraged to ensure accuracy in their filings, and efforts continue to expedite refunds. Export bodies are urged to report verified figures to prevent unnecessary concern.