New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at feedback@livemint.com.

The year 2025 marked a shift in how small taxpayers approach investments and tax planning. Tax rates and indexation rules on all assets, including real estate, equity and debt, changed this year. The choice between the new and the old regimes has become simpler. The increasing popularity of the new regime has also put an end to the financial year-end rush of investing in tax-saving products, experts say."Now taxpayers need to decide whether to commit to the new tax r...