Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- With the onset of the New Year, a host of financial and regulatory changes are likely to come into force across the country from January 1, 2026. These changes cover key sectors including taxation, banking, salaries, pensions, fuel prices and consumer expenses, and are expected to have a direct impact on households, salaried individuals and retirees.

Failure to comply with certain revised norms, especially those related to documentation, may result in inconvenience for individuals.

One of the most significant changes relates to PAN cards. December 31, 2025, marked the final deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar. From January 1, 2026, PAN cards not linked with Aadhaar are likely to become inoperative.

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