8th Pay Commission latest update: Railway technical staff seek multiple fitment factors, higher HRA, pay fixRailway technical supervisors have put forward significant demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Key proposals include a Rs 52,000 minimum sal...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 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
NPS launches Retirement Income Schemes: New drawdown option for pension payouts, benefits & rulesThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched new Retirement Income Schemes and drawdown options for National Pension ...
16 May, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
NPS annuity exit rules relaxed: Policy surrender allowed in cases of critical illness, old policies with surrender clauseThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has revised rules for National Pension System annuity surrenders. Subscribers facing ...
15 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bondsThe PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development B...
14 May, 2026, 04.22 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
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 6, 2026) on Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, IBJA, Tanishq and Kalyan JewellersGold prices surged on May 6, 2026, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and amplified inflation concerns. Major jewelry brands and IBJ...
06 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 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
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
8th Pay Commission latest update: Key central employee body lists 9 demands, including pension issues, deadline extension, women welfareCentral government employee unions, under NC-JCM, have urged the 8th Pay Commission to expand its questionnaire. They seek to include provi...
02 Apr, 2026, 01.47 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
NPS Overhaul: From lower annuitisation and extended investment timelines to flexible withdrawals how new changes have made NPS more investor-friendlyLower annuitisation, extended investment timelines and flexible withdrawals have made NPS more investor-friendly.
22 Dec, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
NPS rule changes in 2024: Partial withdrawal rule change to NPS Vatsalya; check key changes hereMajor changes include the launch of NPS Vatsalaya, NPS via Bharat Bill Payment System, reduced timeline of contributions and more. Here is ...
26 Dec, 2024, 06.07 PM IST
NPS rule change from April 1, 2023: You will have to mandatorily upload these documents for withdrawal from NPSIn order to speed up and simplify annuity payments after leaving the National Pension System, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development A...
12 May, 2023, 10.33 AM IST
NPS partial withdrawal: When you can apply, how to apply explainedA partial withdrawal facility is available for NPS subscribers where they can opt for withdrawal of a certain amount out of their contribut...
27 Jan, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
NPS pension rules eased and digital life-certificate allowedNPS rule change: Starting today, IRDAI has eased rules for the pensioners. Here's all you need to know.
15 Sep, 2022, 04.13 PM IST