EPFO services interrupted from June 26-30: Check full list of services unavailable for five daysEPFO services, including its member and employer portals and the UMANG app, will be temporarily unavailable from June 26th to June 30th due...
EPFO user alert! Claim submission, processing unavailable from June 26-28; UMANG services also affectedEPFO's online portal will be inaccessible for claim submissions and processing from June 26th to June 28th, 2026, due to a planned technolo...
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
Started investing in your 40s? You can still achieve your financial goals, but focus on these priorities firstAshish Mishra is currently focussing on two primary financial goals — his child’s education and an early retirement at 51. Here’s what the ...
Tax-free income in India: 8 types of income you don’t need to pay any tax onTax-free income: Unlock tax savings with these eight income sources exempt from income tax in India. From agricultural earnings and provide...
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
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,...
EPFO asks retired employee to return Rs 2.5 crore PF money over company's trust exemption lapse; he fights in HC and winsA retired employee received relief from the Telangana High Court. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation had demanded Rs 2.5 crore PF m...
NCLT rejects insolvency plea against Noida Metro Rail Corporation over pre-existing disputesThe National Company Law Tribunal has rejected an insolvency plea against Noida Metro Rail Corporation. The tribunal found genuine disputes...
EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
EPFO: When can EPF interest be credited to your account? Check hereEPFO subscribers are awaiting their FY 2025-26 interest credit, despite the 8.25% rate announcement in March. While delays are common due t...
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...
Withdraw EPF through UPI soon as government completes testingEmployees Provident Fund Organisation subscribers will soon withdraw their provident fund corpus directly through Unified Payment Interface...
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...
Now make EPF payments via net-banking as Federal Bank launched this facility for its customersFederal Bank now allows customers to pay Employee Provident Fund dues through its net-banking platform. This new facility offers a convenie...