Indian regulatory and administrative changes

In late September and October 2026, India implemented several regulatory and administrative updates affecting banking, energy, and taxation.

Initial changes focused on banking and fuel subsidies. The State Bank of India reduced free ATM transaction limits for certain account holders, and the Reserve Bank of India mandated daily website disclosures for interest rates on bulk deposits. In the energy sector, LPG subsidy recipients were required to complete Aadhaar biometric authentication to maintain subsidized rates. Additionally, petrol pumps in the Delhi-NCR region began enforcing refueling restrictions for vehicles lacking valid pollution certificates.

Subsequent updates in November addressed pensioner requirements and taxation. Pensioners under age 80 were required to submit annual Life Certificates to avoid payment suspensions. The Income Tax Department also extended the filing deadline for certain audited taxpayers to November 21. Concurrently, LPG cylinder prices underwent their scheduled monthly review by state oil marketing companies.