EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
EPS 2026 replaces EPS-71, EPS-95: What has changed in new EPFO pension scheme and what remains the sameA new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, has replaced earlier pension schemes, effective June 29, 2026. While core benefits like the pension ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Foreign inflows, lower oil prices help Indian bond traders look past US Treasury selloffIndian government bonds saw gains early Thursday, defying a rise in U.S. Treasury yields. This positive movement was fueled by falling oil ...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed's Warsh targets real-time economic data overhaul, unveils global advisory task forcesFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is spearheading a significant shift towards real-time economic data, aiming to reduce reliance on trad...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh says he will stick by 2% inflation target, vows to bring in real-time economic data for making interest rate decisionsFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh declared unwavering commitment to the 2% inflation target, signaling no monetary policy easing despite...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
India bonds stuck in range as traders eye fresh triggersIndian government bonds remained stable as hopes of inclusion in the Bloomberg index balanced out geopolitical concerns and a declining rup...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold slips as Treasury yields and rate hike expectations increaseGold and silver prices declined as U.S. Treasury yields moved higher and expectations of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike increas...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Can central government employees get 3% or 4% DA hike in July 2026? Latest AICPI data reveals thisLabour Bureau reading for DA hike: The latest AICPI-IW data for May 2026 indicates that central government employees are likely to receive ...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–Septe...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India bonds rise as index-entry hopes counter rise in US yieldsIndian government bonds saw gains as anticipation of Bloomberg index inclusion and improved liquidity bolstered prices. Despite higher U.S....
01 Jul, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
US Stock Market: US Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but leaves central bank more isolatedThe US Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Federal Reserve’s independence by blocking attempts to allow presidential removal of its governors ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold rebounds from multi-month low but remains set for biggest quarterly loss in yearsGold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both metals remain on track for major monthly and quarterly losse...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Oil risks rise, but Moody's sees India holding firmMoody's Ratings believes India can manage a wider fiscal deficit this year without jeopardising its investment-grade credit rating. Despite...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
JGB yields rise as inflation concerns grow on BOJ policy outlookJapanese government bond yields climbed as inflation worries grew. Reports suggest the government might steer the Bank of Japan towards its...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Global Market: Japan govt urges BOJ policy coordination as it targets faster economic growthJapan is aiming for over 1% real economic growth annually, a significant jump from its recent average. This ambitious plan, detailed in a d...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST