Investments

Here’s an analysis on how smoking/chewing tobacco can increase insurance premiums. Hearteningly, there’s room for optimism for those willing to give up this habit. Source

From June 2025, several regulatory changes and policy revisions will come into force, affecting mutual fund investors, credit card users, Aadhaar cardholders, and EPF subscribers. These measures aim to enhance financial transparency, improve user experience, and ensure tighter controls across services. Here’s a detailed look at what’s changing next month. Source

The surge was fueled by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars, and a weakening US dollar that pushed gold prices to record highs. Source

From listing assets to appointing executors, Neha Pathak explains the essentials of estate planning in India. Source

The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on June 2, 2025, and closes on June 16, 2025. Source

The previous peak was in March, when UPI recorded 18.3 billion transactions worth ₹24.77 trillion. Source

The new rule applies to all SB accounts, including regular savings, salary, and NRI accounts. Source

The new accounts cater to the evolving financial needs of NRIs. They come with high-end debit cards—IND D’Elite, IND Premium, and IND Plus. Source

Markets now see a 25% probability of a July rate cut, with chances of two rate cuts this year rising to 70%. However, if the Fed hints at a slower pace of easing, the dollar may strengthen—putting pressure on bullion. Source

HDFC Bank will revise its credit card charges from July 1, 2025, affecting online gaming, wallet loading, utilities, and insurance transactions. Source