BWSSB has increased Bengaluru's water tariff by 3% from April 1, raising monthly bills by ₹20-₹30 for households and up to ₹60 for businesses. The hike aims to address rising operational costs and financial losses. Additionally, new waste rules mandate garbage segregation, with fines of ₹500 for the first violation and ₹1,000 for repeat offences.