Where to invest Rs 10 lakh for maximum advantage: equity, a hybrid instrument or debt?Financial planning: Investing ten lakh rupees requires aligning financial goals with suitable timeframes. Short-term goals necessitate cons...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
EPFO 3.0: Government plans new pension scheme for formal and unorganised sector workers, claims report explaining how it will workThe government is planning a new pension scheme under the EPFO 3.0 framework. This new plan aims to provide retirement benefits to workers ...
20 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
No debt, Rs 5.67 crore net worth at 33. His biggest goal wasn't a luxury car but to retire. Bengaluru CA says it is not about lazinessBengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel shared a Reddit post by a 33-year-old with a net worth of Rs 5.67 crore, no debt, and a desire to retire ear...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Investing for your child's future through PPF? Here's what every parent should know before opening a PPF accountParents can open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for their minor children to secure their future, benefiting from compounding over th...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Emerging cities becoming strategic hubs for expansion beyond traditional metros: ReportIndia's global capability centres are expanding beyond major cities. Emerging locations are now key for company growth. This shift is drive...
26 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
13 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
How to build a Rs 12 crore retirement fund? Financial expert tells how to do it using just EPF and NPSA financial expert suggests that salaried individuals earning up to Rs 14.65 lakh can eliminate income tax through strategic investments in...
04 Jul, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
Advice for millennials! Rs 5,000 invested monthly in PF can also get you your crorepati tagPost-tax returns are an important aspect for every investment avenue. A suggestion for younger people who can afford to do so, is to buy a ...
21 Sep, 2022, 04.07 PM IST
Right Venture, LIC and EPFOIf more startups could be funded, the number of successes could climb. And LIC and EPF would secure higher returns for those who have put t...
17 Aug, 2021, 11.17 PM IST
EPF should venture beyond stocks, bonds: It must enter private equity and real estateA large corpus of over Rs 10 lakh crore allows the EPF to diversify its portfolio beyond traded stocks and bonds. It should consider privat...
07 Feb, 2018, 12.04 PM IST
Will I be able to create a corpus of Rs 10 crore in 25 years?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
23 Jan, 2018, 04.54 PM IST
Say bye to voluntary EPF deductionsThe first thing to do is to ask your employer to restructure your salary and switch back to giving the extra PF deduction amount as part of...
07 Mar, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
- Rate cut? EPF board likely to meet on May 31
Under mounting pressure from the Finance Ministry to reduce the "unsustainable" 9.5 per cent interest on Empolyees Provident Fund (EPF), th...
15 May, 2003, 03.11 PM IST