Investments

A lump sum investment of ₹1 lakh made at launch would have grown to over ₹10.3 lakh during the same period. Source

Senior citizens can apply for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card online using their Aadhaar card. Source

Since May 1, 2025, Positive Pay has been mandatory for all Cheque Truncation System (CTS) clearing cheques of ₹4 lakh and above, down from the earlier threshold of ₹5 lakh. The bank will further reduce this threshold in two additional phases: Source

The credit card is powered by the RuPay network and can be linked to any UPI app for daily payments. Source

A one-time investment of ₹10,000 at launch would now be worth ₹21,942. Source

The new version aims to improve service delivery for more than 9 crore EPF members through a modern IT system. It will include features such as auto-claim settlement, digital account corrections, and ATM-based fund withdrawals. Source

The scheme offers affordable short-term loans to farmers through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC). Source

Medium-duration debt mutual funds are gaining favour as falling interest rates and surplus liquidity steepen the yield curve. Kotak Mutual Fund’s Abhishek Bisen sees 3-5 year duration funds as well-positioned in the current market environment. Source

Rising treatment costs, expensive drugs, and advanced technologies push healthcare inflation to 12–14% annually. Source

The Centre has notified amendments to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, through the Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2025, effective May 22. Source