Finance

Several financial changes have taken effect from June 1, including higher commercial LPG prices, new solar rules and enhanced UPI security checks.

The RBI is reviewing the introduction of polymer currency notes to reduce printing costs, improve durability and lower note replacement expenses.

With overseas education costs touching ₹2.5 crore and expected to double by 2036, many Indian parents are dipping into retirement savings and taking loans.

Young Indians are discovering how small app subscriptions and auto-debits are quietly draining salaries, sparking awareness around “invisible spending”.

Buying health insurance is not only about finding the lowest premium. A plan may look attractive on the first screen, but one small clause can change how much you pay during a claim. Co-payment is one such clause.

The modern stock market offers traders several ways to maximize opportunities beyond traditional investing. One of the most popular strategies among active market participants is leveraged trading, which allows traders to take larger positions using borrowed funds. While leverage can increase potential profits, it also amplifies risks significantly.

The Supreme Court upheld a 28 per cent GST levy on online gaming firms and validated retrospective tax demands.

Young Indians are increasingly taking small loans to fund skill development and career growth, with 21–30-year-olds driving nearly half of education-related borrowing.

Closing an unused credit card can reduce your CIBIL score by impacting credit utilisation and the average age of active accounts.

Taxpayers filing ITR for AY 2026–27 must complete e-verification through approved online or offline methods.

A survey shows many Indians lack proper retirement planning despite high confidence, raising concerns over savings gaps and future financial security.

India’s venture capital ecosystem is witnessing a major shift as domestic investors increasingly outpace Silicon Valley firms in startup funding.

SBI advised customers to use digital banking channels ahead of a proposed two-day employee strike next week.

Tax experts highlight common ITR mismatches that may trigger Income Tax Department notices and scrutiny after return filing.

ICICI Bank will raise DCC fees on debit cards to 3.5% from June 21, making international and foreign merchant transactions more expensive.

EPFO may soon allow instant PF withdrawals via UPI, enabling over 7 crore members to access funds quickly without lengthy claim processing delays.

Petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 90 paise per litre for the second time in less than a week, amid rising global energy concerns linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tax experts urge checking AIS and Form 26AS before filing ITR to avoid mismatches, delayed refunds and possible notices this assessment year.

A common rule for financial planning in many homes for decades has been to simply deposit funds into a Fixed Deposit (FD) or a simple savings account, and leave them to grow. This gave them a sense of security, but in 2026 things are more complicated with the economy.

Digital India’s flag-ship payments platform is undergoing an overhaul in 2026 – however, not a new application or user interface. Rather, it is a class of machine learning models that will remain hidden from the majority of users. Every time you perform a UPI transaction