Personal Finance

Bank lockers in HDFC Bank or SBI? Know the latest annual rates and hidden charges, besides other key details.

By contributing a steady amount regularly, you can realistically build a corpus exceeding Rs 3.5 crore.

With the financial year drawing to a close, taxpayers are racing against a March 31 deadline to complete key obligations.

Amid the ongoing slowdown in the global economy and wider uncertainty, some mutual funds have delivered negative returns, triggering concern among investors.

Changes to labour legislation have redefined what constitutes “wages”, with significant implications for overtime pay, gratuity entitlements, and post-retirement benefits.

The revision takes place after the Dearness Allowance (DA) reached 50% from Jan. 1, 2024.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) to Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), here are eight major investment options to safeguard your daughter's future.

These days, people are willing to explore many popular budgeting hacks including common strategies like the 50-30-20 rule, based on dividing income into needs, wants and savings.

With UPI accepted virtually everywhere—from street vendors to supermarkets—these cards unlock credit-based rewards in places where traditional cards don't work.

Under the Income Tax Act, 2025, some of the exemptions and deductions under the old tax regime have become more attractive.

The change marks a shift in how tax rules are structured and presented, while keeping the core system largely the same.

New feature is expected to address approximately 810,000 Aadhaar-verified inactive accounts, totalling around Rs 5,200 crore.

After starting at 40, building a retirement corpus of Rs 3 crore via SIPs is achievable through disciplined investing.

Personal loan can be a convenient way to meet urgent financial needs, such as for medical expenses, education, or consolidating debt.

Several government employees; unions, including AITUC, have asked for a change in the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculation formula.

According to PIB Fact Check, the document promises a loan of Rs three lakh in exchange for a payment of Rs 7,699 described as an "insurance charge refund".

These rules support the new Income‑tax Act, 2025, which comes into force for the financial year 2026‑27.

The I-T Rules 2026 are under the provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 2025. The notification has been issued in exercise of the powers conferred under section 533 of the Act.

Mutual fund investors often face a key decision between two options that impact returns, taxes and cash flow. The choice can shape long-term outcomes more than expected.

The 8th CPC is responsible for reviewing and proposing revisions to salaries, pensions and related employment conditions for central government personnel and retirees.