There are two primary methods to check the status of your income tax refund online in India:

1. Through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal:

• Step 1: Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
• Step 2: Log in to your account using your PAN and password.  
• Step 3: Go to the “e-File” tab.  
• Step 4: Click on “Income Tax Returns.”  
• Step 5: Select “View Filed Returns.”  
• Step 6: Find the return for the assessment year you’re interested in and click on “View Details.”  
• Step 7: The refund status will be displayed in the “Refund Status” section.

2. Through the NSDL TIN Portal:

• Step 1: Visit the NSDL TIN website: https://www.protean-tinpan.com/
• Step 2: Click on “Refund Status.”
• Step 3: Enter your PAN and the assessment year.  
• Step 4: Click on “Submit.”
• Step 5: The refund status will be displayed on the screen.

Note:

• The refund status will typically be available 10 days after the Assessing Officer has sent the refund to the Refund Banker.  
• If the refund is not processed through the Refund Banker, you can check the status on the NSDL TIN website using your PAN and assessment year.  
• If you have any issues or questions, you can contact the Income Tax Department’s helpline or visit a nearby Income Tax office.

By following these steps, you can easily check the status of your income tax refund online.