India revises Permanent Account Number rules
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Feb 21, 2026
The proposed changes to Permanent account number (PAN) rules in India are expected to simplify compliance for routine financial transactions, potentially boosting consumer spending and easing business operations. Simultaneously, the enhanced oversight on high-value dealings aims to improve tax administration and transparency, which could positively impact investor confidence in the Indian market.
The government of India, through the India — Central Board of Direct Taxes, has proposed significant revisions to the Permanent account number (PAN) quoting requirements under the Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026. These changes, set to take effect from April 1, 2026, aim to simplify compliance for smaller, routine transactions while strengthening oversight of high-value financial activities. Key proposals include raising the annual cash deposit/withdrawal limit requiring PAN from INR 50,000 daily to INR 10 lakh annually, increasing the PAN threshold for motor vehicle purchases to INR 5 lakh, and doubling the limit for hotel and event payments to INR 1 lakh. Additionally, the PAN requirement for property transactions will rise from INR 10 lakh to INR 20 lakh, and PAN will become mandatory for initiating any account-based relationship with an insurance company. These revisions are part of the broader implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, and follow the Budget 2026 announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Public feedback is being collected before the final rules are notified.
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