Suchitra Mandal

Senior Digital Content Creator

Suchitra Mandal has experience in investment banking and has previously written on finance and market trends for leading business publications. She focuses on making personal finance and investing ac ...

Suchitra Mandal has experience in investment banking and has previously written on finance and market trends for leading business publications. She focuses on making personal finance and investing accessible to readers.

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Stories by the author

• Can Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana help you build ₹50 lakh, ₹75 lakh corpus or more for your daughter's future? Here's the math

  
  09 Jun 2026 11:49 AM IST
• RBI announces major rule change for NRI and OCI investors; here's what it means for your investments

  
  08 Jun 2026 10:24 AM IST
• Retiring in 2026? Check how much tax-free leave encashment you can claim before filing ITR

  
  05 Jun 2026 01:00 PM IST
• Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95

  
  05 Jun 2026 06:30 AM IST
• Loan recovery agent harassing you? Know these 6 borrower rights that can protect you

  
  04 Jun 2026 10:55 AM IST
• Can a ₹1 crore NPS corpus generate more than ₹1 lakh per month? What the new RIS framework offers

  
  03 Jun 2026 01:33 PM IST
• Want higher returns? PMS vs Direct Mutual Funds battle shows where long-term wealth may grow faster

  
  03 Jun 2026 11:22 AM IST
• Inherited property through a Will? These 8 legal facts could save you from costly mistakes

  
  02 Jun 2026 11:02 AM IST
• ITR-2 filing for AY 2026-27 is live: Who must file, key deadlines & costly mistakes to avoid

  
  01 Jun 2026 12:24 PM IST
• No salary hike despite excellent performance? Here’s what you can do under Indian labour laws

  
  29 May 2026 12:40 PM IST
• Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risks

  
  29 May 2026 06:30 AM IST
• SIP for 10 years? Study shows why long-term investors almost never lose money

  
  28 May 2026 12:52 PM IST
• Joint vs mutual Will: What Indian couples should know before planning the succession of their estate

  
  28 May 2026 06:30 AM IST
• PAN rules 2026: 8 transactions where PAN is no longer needed and cases where it’s mandatory

  
  27 May 2026 01:56 PM IST
• New Labour Code: These contract workers may get minimum 2% annual salary hike; check if you qualify

  
  26 May 2026 10:56 AM IST
• Income Tax Return filing 2026: 6 important reasons taxpayers should wait until mid-June for AY 2026-27

  
  25 May 2026 12:17 PM IST
• Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfers

  
  23 May 2026 10:44 AM IST
• New Labour Code: Are 2-day full & final settlement and leave encashment rules already in force?

  
  22 May 2026 01:18 PM IST
• Physical gold vs gold ETF vs EGR: Which gold investment option are Indians choosing most?

  
  21 May 2026 12:17 PM IST
• ₹50L, ₹75L or ₹1Cr: What is the maximum corpus you can build through the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme? The answer might surprise you

  
  21 May 2026 06:30 AM IST
• Retiring soon? Check new NPS pension income options, RIS benefits and key withdrawal rules

  
  20 May 2026 12:04 PM IST
• How your old forgotten UPI IDs may become a security risk and how to protect yourself

  
  19 May 2026 02:10 PM IST
• 8th Pay Commission: From DA merger to OPS comeback, 7 key demands raised by govt employee unions at NC-JCM meeting

  
  19 May 2026 12:49 PM IST
• Lending money to friends or relatives? These 8 hidden financial risks can drain your savings and peace of mind

  
  14 May 2026 01:01 PM IST
• Need over ₹2 crore for foreign education? From scholarships to SIPs - know the smart ways parents can plan for expensive foreign degrees

  
  14 May 2026 06:30 AM IST
• Fake Income Tax email alert! ‘SilverFox’ hackers target Indians with dangerous malware

  
  13 May 2026 12:33 PM IST
• SIP vs RD: Which turns ₹10,000 monthly investment into a bigger corpus in 10, 15 & 20 years?

  
  12 May 2026 12:40 PM IST
• 8th Pay Commission salary slab for defence employees: AIDEF seeks Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.833 fitment factor, higher allowances & more

  
  11 May 2026 12:16 PM IST
• Spending ₹1 lakh on preschool activities? Smart ways to plan and save for skill classes

  
  07 May 2026 11:47 AM IST
• Buying vs renting a home: ₹1 crore home today or ₹6 crore corpus after 20 years - how the strategy of renting and investing may beat buying a house in India

  
  07 May 2026 06:30 AM IST
• Overpaying for insurance? Spot these costly online dark patterns before you buy

  
  06 May 2026 12:45 PM IST
• No minimum investment for Dubai residential visa? Here’s what Indian property buyers should know

  
  05 May 2026 12:52 PM IST
• Can you get another loan if you’re already paying EMIs? Here’s the answer

  
  05 May 2026 06:30 AM IST
• EPS pension hike 2026: Will your monthly pension rise to ₹3,000? Check eligibility now

  
  04 May 2026 12:38 PM IST
• A foreign degree at zero cost? These scholarship strategies can turn your dream of overseas education into fully funded study

  
  02 May 2026 06:30 AM IST
• PAN now mandatory for big transactions: Form 97 route restricted; check new rules

  
  01 May 2026 12:33 PM IST
• Bengaluru property owners alert: Download e-Khata instantly using SAS ID; here’s how

  
  30 Apr 2026 12:21 PM IST
• Wrong EPF joining or exit date? This small error can cost you big; Here’s how to fix it fast

  
  30 Apr 2026 06:30 AM IST
• 8th Pay Commission teachers' salary: ₹1,34,500 pay, ₹27,640 bonus, ₹2 cr insurance, leave benefits, and more proposed for government employees

  
  29 Apr 2026 01:26 PM IST
• Staying late at work? Here’s what India’s new labour laws say about overtime pay

  
  28 Apr 2026 01:38 PM IST
• 8th Pay Commission salary demands: Rs 1.34 lakh basic pay for entry-level central govt teacher among employee body wishlist for 8th CPC

  
  27 Apr 2026 02:05 PM IST
• Can you fulfil your study abroad dream without going broke? Here are 7 ways to minimise costs

  
  25 Apr 2026 06:30 AM IST
• Can you travel abroad without Income-tax clearance? What the law says

  
  24 Apr 2026 01:03 PM IST
• Dubai, Singapore or GIFT City: Where should Indian investors park global wealth in 2026?

  
  23 Apr 2026 12:54 PM IST
• Gold price in Chennai today (April 22, 2026): 24K, 22K gold rates at GRT Jewellers, VBJ, Jeyachandran Gold House, IBJA

  
  22 Apr 2026 02:19 PM IST
• 13 pay scales demanded from 8th Pay Commission: Revised basic salaries that NC-JCM wants for central government employees

  
  22 Apr 2026 12:35 PM IST
• No nomination in mutual fund or demat account? Here’s how legal heirs can claim investments

  
  22 Apr 2026 12:07 PM IST
• Buying a home in Gurgaon? Circle rates zoom up to 75%; check latest prices across key sectors

  
  21 Apr 2026 01:26 PM IST