The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, while the NSE IPO saw its subscription gather pace on Day 2.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, while the NSE IPO saw its subscription gather pace on Day 2.
A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP with a 10% annual step-up can grow to around Rs 11.71 crore over 32 years at an assumed 12% annual return.

A monthly minimum basic pension of Rs 9,000 could increase to Rs 34,470 with a 3.83 fitment factor, while a 4.0 multiplier would take it to Rs 36,000.

For those leaving employment or moving to a new job, knowing when and how to use Form 10C can be important for accessing pension-related benefits or obtaining a scheme certificate.

The decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the ambit of mandatory EPFO coverage, significantly expanding access to provident fund savings and pension protection under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS).

As many as 39% of Indians believe their retirement corpus would not last even five years.

A Rs 1 crore corpus left invested at 12% annualised returns could grow to around Rs 3.11 crore in 10 years, without any further SIP contributions.

Personal loan interest rates in September 2026 start at 8.75%, with major banks offering rates from 9.99%, while processing fees and borrower eligibility vary.

UPI AutoPay payments for mutual fund SIPs, OTT subscriptions and utility bills will not attract MDR, while select one-time P2M transactions above Rs 2,000 will.

EPF contributions may be reduced or deferred for up to three months during a qualifying crisis, offering cash-flow relief but potentially lowering employees' retirement corpus.

Under the EPF Scheme, 2026, the government can temporarily reduce or defer contributions for up to three months during a pandemic, endemic or national disaster.

A provident fund corpus could still grow even if no fresh contributions are made.