
I am a Tax Consultant. I have Completed My MBA & CFP ( Certified Financial Planning ( US Standard)) in the year 2008, I priory worked at Pentasoft Technologies after which I have started my own Consultancy Firm called " PENTA CONSULTANCY SERVICES".
April 1, 2026 not just signals the start of the new financial year 2026-27, but this time also brings with it a new set of income tax rules. The New Income Tax Rules 2026, based on the Income Tax Act 2025, have several changes that salaried taxpayers should be aware of. Your exemption limits are changing -hence the math behind the choice of the new and old income tax regime is also changing.
LIC continued to outpace the private sector, reporting around 23% growth, compared with roughly 20% growth for private insurers, extending its lead for the third consecutive month. Among private insurers, Canara HSBC Life Insurance was the fastest-growing player with over 60% growth.