Personal Finance

Around 50 lakh central government employees and about 65 lakh retired central government pensioners benefit from the DA hike.

Income Tax Update 2026: The government said TDS on FD and RD interest remains unchanged under the new tax law. Check latest rules and thresholds.

Income Tax 2026 brings new forms replacing Form 16, 26AS and 15G. Check full list, eligibility, purpose, documents required and key changes.

The revised rules will come into force from April 1, 2027, giving banks and card issuers time to recalibrate systems and disclosures.

8th Pay Commission update: Postal employees seek 340% basic pay hike, Rs 69,000 minimum salary, higher HRA, 6% annual increment and more.

Eligible pensioners will now receive the allowance directly in their bank accounts without submitting any medical bills or claims.

Early exit bonanza for SGB 2020–21 Series I investors, but revised tax rules take some shine off gains

A small daily saving habit can translate into a sizable corpus over time with disciplined investing and the power of compounding.

Since mutual funds are linked to market movements, returns are not guaranteed and can fluctuate in the short term.

SIPs offer a disciplined, low-cost approach to wealth creation by investing small, regular amounts into mutual funds. 

Starting early and maintaining consistency are key to becoming a crorepati by 50.

According to the post, their first exposure to investing came during college, when a friend mentioned mutual funds. Around the same time, they had a paying internship and decided to start small.

100% restoration or unlimited health cover may not mean endless protection. Check key insurance clauses, limits, triggers and renewal rules before buying.

EPF account mistakes can reduce pension and delay claims. Check common PF errors, why they matter, and how employees can fix issues in time.

CBDT has updated ITR-4 for AY 2026-27, making investment disclosure mandatory. Check who can file, eligibility rules and step-by-step filing process.

Under India’s new labour codes, effective April 1, 2026, employees working beyond 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week are entitled to overtime pay at double the normal wage rate.

The share of jewellery consumption fell below 60% of total gold purchases in 2025 compared to long-term average of 70%, domestic rating agency Careedge said in a report.

The 8th Pay Commission begins a crucial round of consultations with employee unions in Delhi, focusing on salary revisions, allowances, and pension reforms for over 1.1 crore beneficiaries.

Every rupee of premium now buys more cover than it did a year ago. Sum assured across the industry grew 23.6% while premiums grew 15.7%.

Paytm Payments Bank customers are expected to get their funds back as per the standard settlement process. However, there are some regulations and limitations they must be aware about.