India’s tax landscape is undergoing its biggest shake-up

• Shubh Laabh
• April 1, 2026

India’s New Income Tax Act 2025 Starting April 1. income tax new rules india 2026: The Income Tax Act, 1961—familiar to generations of salaried workers and businesses—has been replaced by the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026, kicking off the Tax Year 2026-27. This isn’t just a rebrand; it’s a streamlined overhaul designed to cut confusion, boost compliance, and make taxes fairer foreverydaytaxpayers. Gone are the…