Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the new Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into force from April 1, 2026, replacing the six-decade-old 1961 tax law. The new law aims to simplify compliance, reduce litigation, and make tax rules easier for ordinary taxpayers.
As Union Budget 2026 nears, India’s insurance industry seeks major fiscal and regulatory reforms to boost penetration. Key demands include higher tax deductions, health and life benefits under the new tax regime, and GST ITC clarity to cut costs.
