Financial Rule Changes From July 1: EPFO, ITR, Credit Cards, LPG Prices And More

Summary

Several important financial changes are taking effect in July 2026, affecting salaried employees, taxpayers, pensioners, and credit card users across India. Key changes include the rollout of the EPFO's UPI-based withdrawal facility, revised credit card benefits, and income tax deadlines, such as the July 31 deadline for filing ITR 1 and ITR 2 returns. Additionally, credit card users can expect changes in reward structures and travel benefits from July, with revised rules and spending limits applying to various credit card variants.