Hyderabad: Starting today i.e, from April 1, 2023, numerous changes will take effect in India. These changes will affect various aspects of life, including the sale of gold jewelry, toll variations, taxation, and pricing increases for essential commodities like gas and prescription drugs. Notable changes include a requirement for a unique HUID number for the sale of gold jewelry, an increase in expressway tolls, and a significant tax exemption on leave encashment for salaried non-government workers. Additionally, all UPI transactions over 2,000 will incur a 1.1% interoperability charge, and LPG cylinder prices will increase. New vehicles will adhere to more stringent emission standards, and stamp duty will increase in several states. The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme will have a 30 lakh rupee maximum deposit cap, and all life insurance policies with yearly premiums over 5 lakh will be subject to taxation, except for unit-linked insurance plans. Finally, the prices of 384 essential medicines, including painkillers, antibiotics, and cardiac drugs, will
