From April, 8 New Rules Implemented Across Sectors Impacting Citizens, Financial Transactions, and Government Services

New Delhi, April 03:: The new financial year 2026–27 will begin from April 1. From that day, several new and revised rules will come into effect across the country. These changes range from LPG price revisions to FASTag annual pass updates.
Here are the key changes:
Income Tax:
A new Income Tax framework will replace the Income Tax Act of 1961. The updated rules are shorter and written in simpler language compared to the previous ones.
PAN Card:
For PAN card applications, Aadhaar will now be the only required proof. Copies of Class 10 certificates and passports will no longer be mandatory.
Railway Tickets:
Ticket cancellation rules will become stricter. If a ticket is cancelled within 8 hours before the train’s departure, no refund will be provided.
LPG Prices:
Oil companies revise LPG and aviation fuel prices on the first day of every month, and changes will continue accordingly.
FASTag:
The annual pass charge for FASTag will be increased from ₹3,000.
Labour Codes:
The central government will implement new labour laws and four labour codes. This may reduce the in-hand salary of employees, but they will receive higher gratuity benefits.
Tax on Gold Bonds:
Capital gains tax imposed by the government on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) will come into effect from April 1.
ATM Charges:
Changes in ATM usage rules introduced by Bandhan Bank and Punjab National Bank will also be implemented.