The upcoming changes in income tax regulations are set to significantly impact tenants across India. Effective April 1, 2026, tenants paying more than ₹50,000 in monthly rent will be required to deduct a 2% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 194-IB. This new rule aims to streamline tax compliance and ensure that rental income is properly reported to the Income Tax Department.

The introduction of this TDS requirement is part of the new Income-tax Act, 2025, which comes into force on the same date. The responsibility for the TDS deduction will rest solely on the tenant, not the landlord, marking a shift in how rental agreements are managed. Aarjav Jain, a tax expert, emphasized, “So, if the rent is above ₹50,000, TDS deduction is required in such cases.”

Tenants must deduct the 2% TDS from the total annual rent and withhold it from the March payment. Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to scrutiny and penalties from the Income Tax Department. Jain warned, “You can attract scrutiny from the income tax, and over and above that, there would be TDS penalties and interest as well.”

To facilitate these changes, the Income Tax Department has launched a new platform called ‘Kar Saathi’ on April 2, 2026. This website is designed to simplify tax filing and reduce confusion for taxpayers. The department stated, “The New Income Tax website is here. Simpler to navigate and faster to use.”

Tenants will need to file Form 26QC within 30 days of the TDS deduction, which means if the deduction occurs in March, the form must be submitted by April 30. This new requirement is expected to encourage compliance, as the previous TDS rate was reduced from 5% to 2% to make it more manageable for tenants.

As these regulations come into effect, the landscape of rental agreements in India will likely change, with both landlords and tenants needing to adapt to the new compliance requirements. The impact of these changes on the rental market remains to be seen, particularly in terms of how landlords will respond to tenants’ new obligations.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional support or resources that may be provided to tenants to help them navigate these changes. As the implementation date approaches, further developments are expected, and stakeholders will be keenly observing how these regulations will be enforced.

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On March 9, 2026, Meesho’s share price fell about 10%, marking a significant decline in the company’s market performance. This drop came in the wake of a substantial tax demand issued by the Income Tax Department, amounting to ₹1,499.73 crore for the assessment year 2023–24.

The tax demand was issued under Section 143(3) and Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, which has raised concerns among investors regarding the company’s financial health. Following the announcement, Meesho’s stock opened at ₹147.60, reached an intraday high of ₹150.95, and an intraday low of ₹143.20, reflecting the market’s reaction to the news.

Meesho has indicated its intention to contest the tax demand legally, asserting that it disagrees with the observations and adjustments made in the assessment order. A spokesperson for the company stated, “The company does not agree with the observations and adjustments made in the assessment order and believes it has adequate legal and factual grounds to contest the matter.” This legal battle could have significant implications for the company’s future and its share price.

This is not the first time Meesho has faced tax scrutiny; the company previously received a tax notice related to the fiscal year 2022, which resulted in a tax claim of ₹572 crore. Such disputes are not uncommon in the e-commerce sector, where large marketplaces often encounter issues related to the accounting of operational costs.

Meesho, which made its stock market debut on December 10, 2025, had an initial public offering (IPO) price band of ₹105 – ₹111 per share. The listing price was around ₹162.5, resulting in a listing gain of about 46%. However, the recent tax demand has raised questions about the sustainability of such gains and the company’s overall valuation.

The tax demand includes interest, which could further complicate the financial situation for Meesho. Investors are closely monitoring the situation, as the outcome of the legal contest could significantly impact the company’s share price and investor sentiment.

As Meesho prepares to challenge the tax demand, uncertainties loom over the company’s future performance in the stock market. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the potential outcomes of the legal proceedings and their effects on the company’s financial standing.

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