Revised ITR deadline, higher STT: Full list of new financial rule changes from Apr 1

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like Starting April 1, 2026, a host of financial and regulatory changes will come into force as India enters the new financial year 2026–27, affecting taxpayers and everyday transactions. Starting April 1, 2026, a host of financial and regulatory changes will come into force as India enters the new financial year 2026–27 (Pexels)A significant reform is the replacement of the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961 with the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which seeks to simplify provisions, remove redundancies, and ease compliance. Also Read | Income Tax changes 2026: Tenants paying over ₹50,000 rent must deduct 2% TDS by March 31 to avoid scrutiny and penalties