Changes from July 2026 | 1 જુલાઈ 2026થી આટલા નવા નિયમો

Subscribe the New Chat Masala Podcast Channel    / @chatmasalapodcast   Whatsapp Group for Links to all new Videos - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GbybcCZcWlR... Facebook -   / sachukaugoonj   Instagram -   / thappadkigoonj   Youtube -    / @sachukau   In this episode of Sachu Kau, Goonj Thakkar explains the key changes coming into effect from July 1, 2026: Currency & Finance: Reports regarding pre-2005 currency notes are fake news, as clarified by the Bank of Maharashtra & PIB Fact Check Fuel: Restrictions on the sale of High-Speed Diesel previously limited to 200 litres have been lifted, though rates remain increased. WhatsApp: Users can now set a unique username in Settings-Account- Username, allowing them to share an identity without revealing their phone number. Instagram handles are not permitted for this. Passport Fees: Charges have increased significantly. A 36-page passport is now Rs. 2,500 up from Rs. 1,500, and a 60-page passport is Rs. 3,500 up from Rs. 2,000. Tatkal services are now Rs. 5,000 for 36 pages and Rs. 6,000 for 60 pages. Taxation: The deadline for filing ITR 1 and ITR 2 is July 31, 2026. Late fees are Rs. 1,000 for income up to Rs. 5 Lakh, and up to Rs. 5,000 for income above that. Banking: HDFC Bank now requires a minimum spend of Rs. 60,000 in the previous quarter to qualify for free airport lounge access. SBI Card has implemented a cap on reward points for certain transactions. Aadhaar: Users can update their registered email address free of cost for the next six months; otherwise, a fee of Rs. 75 applies.