Higher EPS-95 pension: Government clarifies rule for employees of exempted, unexempted establishmentsEPS higher pension: The government has acknowledged the Madras High Court's decision on higher pension benefits. Supreme Court orders regar...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Want Rs 10 crore for retirement in 20 years? How much you should SIP every monthBuilding a Rs 10 crore retirement fund in twenty years demands early and consistent monthly investments. An investor can start with Rs 53,7...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Eligible for 75% EPF balance withdrawal and planning to do so? Think again and find out how much it will cost you to rebuild itNew EPF withdrawal rules offer greater flexibility for salaried employees. Experts caution against withdrawing retirement savings premature...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Indian carbon market success hinges on transparent, stable designIndia is set to unveil its Indian Carbon Market later this year, aimed primarily at decreasing carbon emissions from the manufacturing sect...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Where to invest Rs 10 lakh for maximum advantage: equity, a hybrid instrument or debt?Financial planning: Investing ten lakh rupees requires aligning financial goals with suitable timeframes. Short-term goals necessitate cons...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
MF Tracker: Should you invest in this only international mutual fund open for subscription now?With 11 international mutual fund schemes suspending fresh SIP registrations due to regulatory overseas investment limits, Baroda BNP Parib...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in July 2026Mutual fund advisors anticipate 2026 will be a significant year for hybrid funds. Conservative hybrid schemes offer a balanced approach for...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Will a Rs 42,500 monthly SIP with a 10% annual step-up help you retire early?A 35-year-old investor from Hyderabad, aiming to retire in the next 10 years, sought expert advice on whether his Rs 42,500 monthly SIP por...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Employee wrongly reported Rs 65.21 lakh VRS payout in ITR, lost tax relief; ITAT Pune rules the amount is not taxable and grants him reliefEmployee got Rs 65.21 lakh as VRS after company shut plant, but wrong ITR reporting led to tax dispute; ITAT Pune rules in his favour and g...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
HDFC Bank's highest-paid execs in FY26: Deputy MD Bharucha takes home ₹17.14 cr while MD & CEO Jagdishan receives ₹15.13 crHDFC Bank executives saw salary increases in fiscal year twenty twenty-six. Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha earned seventeen point...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Manipur govt employees' strike enters ninth day; Rs 13.28 crore loss reportedManipur government employees continue their cease-work strike, which has now entered its ninth day. This prolonged agitation has severely d...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
New EPF Scheme, 2026: What existing and new PF subscribers should knowIndia's Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is undergoing a significant modernization with the EPF Scheme, 2026. Existing subscribers will see ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare systemHis story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unempl...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM 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