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
From Rs 17 lakh education loan to Rs 50 lakh net worth in 4 years: Can you replicate this Reddit success story?A 29-year married Reddit user has shared his story of how, just four years into his job, he not only paid off his education loan but also c...
11 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 5, 2026) on IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq and Kalyan JewellersGold prices experienced a minor decrease on May 5, 2026. Rates for 24k, 22k, and other gold purities showed a downward trend compared to th...
06 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
ETtech in-depth: Home interior startups lean on AI to shave costs, chase profitsIndia's home interior sector is turning to AI to combat high customer acquisition costs and operational expenses. Companies like Homelane a...
04 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
YC partner on AI's funding gap, Indian startups; TCS CEO talks IT's resilienceHappy Monday! Y Combinator’s Ankit Gupta told ET in an exclusive chat that AI money is crowding at the top while early founders scramble fo...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Income Tax Calculator 2026: Compare your income tax liability on Rs 15L, Rs 20L, Rs 30L and Rs 50L CTC under new vs old tax regimeThe Income Tax Rules, 2026 introduce significant benefits for salaried employees, including expanded HRA and meal card tax advantages. Thes...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
NPS gets wider reach: Pension body allows CAs, fintech firms, Gramin Dak Sevaks, Pension Sakhis and others to act as pension agentsThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has expanded the National Pension System distribution network. Ten new categories, in...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
The big retirement reset: How EPF and NPS rules were rewrittenRetirement planning saw major changes in 2025. Policymakers reformed EPF and NPS, making them more flexible and digital. NPS now allows eas...
29 Dec, 2025, 11.38 AM IST
Revised NPS rules: 10 key changes you must know about NPS accumulation, growth and withdrawalsUpdated NPS rules: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced significant changes to the National Pension...
19 Dec, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
How NPS transformed in 2025: 80% withdrawals, 100% equity, and everything else that made it a future ready retirement planning toolThe National Pension System has undergone one of its biggest transformations in 2025, with flexible withdrawals, expanded investment option...
19 Dec, 2025, 07.51 AM IST
Major NPS rule change: 80% withdrawal from retirement corpus allowed at exit, 100% in some casesNew rules allow non-government National Pension System subscribers greater flexibility. Up to 80% of retirement funds can now be withdrawn ...
17 Dec, 2025, 01.59 PM IST
NPS merges Scheme A with C, E: What option do existing National Pension System Tier I A-category subscribers now have?PFRDA is merging NPS Scheme A with Schemes C and E to modernize its investment framework. This move aims to enhance diversification, stabil...
15 Dec, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
Key rule changes in November 2025: Deposit account bank nomination, life certificate, SBI Card and moreKey financial rule changes are set to take effect in November 2025, impacting bank customers, credit cardholders, and central government em...
31 Oct, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
Max Life Pension Fund discontinues operations: How does it impact its NPS fund subscribers?Max Life Pension Fund Management Ltd.'s registration is cancelled by PFRDA effective June 2, 2025, following the company's request. All sub...
09 Oct, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
Government extends UPS enrollment deadline by two months after underwhelming responseThe Finance Ministry has extended the deadline for central government employees to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) until November ...
30 Sep, 2025, 10.48 PM IST
RBI cheque clearing, IRCTC ticket reservation, NPS equity: Major rule changes applicable from October 1, 2025October 1, 2025, will usher in significant changes across India's banking, postal, and railway sectors. HDFC Bank revises Imperia customer ...
29 Sep, 2025, 03.03 PM IST