29-05-2025
From PF access to free Aadhaar update: 5 key financial changes in June 2025
Starting June 1, 2025, several significant financial changes will take effect across India, impacting aspects such as savings, credit card rules, and provident fund (PF) access, among 3.0 GOES LIVEAmong the most notable changes is the launch of the upgraded EPFO 3.0 system by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation from June new system aims to simplify the process of PF withdrawals, streamline Know Your Customer (KYC) updates, and expedite claim processing. A key feature of this update is the introduction of ATM-like cards, facilitating easier and quicker access to EPF funds for FIXED DEPOSITS RATES
Suryoday Small Finance Bank joins other financial institutions in lowering interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs). From June 1, 2025, the bank will offer interest rates ranging from 4% to 8.4% for deposits below Rs 3 crore, with the highest rate applicable to tenures between 30 to 36 the interest rate for 5-year FDs will decrease by 60 basis points, dropping from 8.6% to 8%. This shift reflects broader market trends as banks adjust to changing economic IN CREDIT CARD RULESStarting June 20, 2025, Axis Bank will introduce phased changes to its REWARDS Credit Card. Key changes involve point accrual rules, merchant category revisions, and changes in the validity of reward update will help cardholders better comprehend their card benefits and manage their spending more NEW RULES FOR MUTUAL FUNDSadvertisementIn the realm of mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced changes to the cut-off timings for overnight mutual fund schemes, starting June 1, new cut-off times are set at 3 PM for offline transactions and 7 PM for online transactions. Any order made after these times will be processed the next working day and may get a different NAV than expected. This adjustment is expected to enhance the management of client funds and the movement of CARD UPDATE DEADLINEThe deadline to update your Aadhaar details online for free is June 14, 2025. Those who fail to update their identity and address proof documents by this date will incur a fee of Rs 25 for updates through the online portal or Rs 50 at physical Aadhaar centres. This deadline underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date personal information in official the implementation of these rules reflects ongoing efforts to optimise financial systems in India. Stakeholders are encouraged to review these changes closely to ensure compliance and maximise their financial advantages.
