India ushers in 2026 with several new financial and service-related rules. Key changes include the mandatory linking of PAN and Aadhaar cards, with non-compliance potentially leading to deactivated PANs and blocked services. The 8th Pay Commission is set to take effect, potentially altering pay structures for government employees, though actual salary adjustments will follow recommendations. Income tax rules have also been updated, with new deadlines for revised returns and the introduction of revamped ITR forms. Other changes involve LPG cylinder prices and the launch of a government-backed taxi app.