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...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
NPS withdrawal rules clarified: Postal department says pension body explains conditions to withdraw 100% NPS-Lite corpusNPS-Lite subscribers can now withdraw their entire accumulated pension wealth up to Rs 2 lakh as a lump sum, the Department of Posts announ...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM 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
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
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Revised NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme rules: Onboarding fee, coverage, claim process, premature exit and moreNew guidelines for NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme PoC 2 are now in effect. Health insurance benefits are mandatory for subscribers. The scheme...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.48 PM 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
Has government provided NPS tax benefit on self-contribution in new tax regime?NPS subscribers hoping for more tax benefits from Budget 2026 were disappointed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech on February 1...
01 Feb, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Govt allows physical forms for UPS, sets September 30 deadlineGovernment employees facing technical difficulties with online Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) submissions can now file physical forms at thei...
18 Sep, 2025, 11.37 PM IST
Can NPS Vatsalya help you get Rs 2 lakh tax deduction like NPS? Read the fine print carefully before investingNPS Vatsalya tax benefits: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched NPS Vatsalya, a retirement savings scheme for minors. NPS offer...
28 Sep, 2024, 12.27 PM IST
Hike in employer's contribution to NPS is good news for salaried but this tax deduction is still missingNPS Employer contribution hike: Budget 2024 has increased the deduction available on the employer's contribution to the NPS account under t...
26 Jul, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
Tax-savings from National Pension System: NPS investment proof documents to submit to claim tax benefitThe National Pension System (NPS) is a defined contribution, voluntary retirement savings plan. Subscribers to the National Pension Plan (N...
08 Feb, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
Income tax break that individuals can still claim in new personal income tax regimeMost of the commonly available deductions such as section 80C, 80D, standard deduction etc. have been proposed to be removed but here is on...
06 Feb, 2020, 05.43 PM IST