From PAN, ATM to UPI payments, many rules are going to change from April 1

With the start of the new financial year and new month, several major rules are set to change. These changes will directly impact ordinary people and their expenses. So, today we'll tell you about the major rules that will change starting April 1, 2026. Let's find out the details.

New rules from April 1, 2026

The month of March is just about to end, and the new month of April will begin. The new financial year 2026-27 will also begin. With the start of the new financial year and month, many major rules are set to change. These changes will directly impact ordinary people and their expenses. So today, we'll tell you about the major rules that will change starting April 1, 2026. Let's find out the details.

New LPG cylinder prices

New LPG cylinder prices are released at the beginning of each month. Sometimes prices are reduced, and sometimes they are increased. Last month, LPG cylinder prices were increased. It remains to be seen how prices will change amid the LPG crisis in India.

Like LPG cylinders, oil companies revise CNG, PNG, and ATF prices monthly and release new prices. Consequently, CNG, PNG, and ATF prices may also change and become effective from April 1, 2026. However, ATF prices are already rising due to tensions in West Asia.

New rules for pan card

The process for obtaining a PAN card will change starting April 1st. Previously, people could easily apply for a PAN card using just their Aadhaar card, but starting next month, this process will become more difficult. Under the new rules, obtaining a PAN card using just an Aadhaar card will no longer be possible. Separate documents will be required. The application process will also become more lengthy and formal.

FASTag Annual Pass Fee

Starting next month, the FASTag annual pass fee will also increase. NHAI has decided to increase the annual fee for FASTag annual passes. According to the government, the price of a FASTag annual pass will increase from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075, effective April 1, 2026. This new fee will be applicable for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

RBI's new 2FA rules

Starting next month, April 1, 2026, the RBI's new 2FA rules, or 2-factor authentication, will come into effect. The RBI's 2-factor authentication rules will affect those who shop online, make payments using UPI, or send money digitally. Until now, just an OTP was sufficient for online payments, but this will change starting April 1. Now, every transaction will require at least two separate security layers, or 2FA.

New Rules of ATM

Starting next month, April 1, 2026, ATM cash withdrawal rules will also change. These include rules such as UPI ATM free limits and charges per transaction. Different banks have different rules, which will be implemented next month.