EPFO, passport to ITR: Major changes from July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, India is implementing several regulatory updates, including the restoration of EPFO online services and a six-month fee waiver for updating email addresses on Aadhaar cards. Additionally, the government has increased passport processing fees, while the Reserve Bank of India introduced new consumer protections for mis-sold financial products.
Why it matters
These changes directly impact the financial and administrative compliance requirements for millions of Indian citizens, ranging from tax filing deadlines to the cost of travel documentation.
India will see important changes from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with the rules for EPFO, Aadhaar details updation and much more scheduled to either be altered or updated.
The article provides a factual, objective summary of government policy changes and administrative updates without using loaded language or expressing a political viewpoint.
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