Maldives repays USD 150 million loan to IndiaThe Maldives has repaid a USD 150 million loan to India by settling the final tranche this week. The State Bank of India had subscribed to ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
EPF retirement corpus calculator: Rs 1,800 vs Rs 3,000 monthly contribution — how much more EPF corpus you may build in 30 years?The recent announcement to elevate the EPF wage ceiling represents a significant advantage for employees. By contributing more each month, ...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hiked to Rs 25,000: How much employees gain and what it costs the governmentIn a significant move, the government has lifted the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, bringing over 51 lakh new employees ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
₹25,000 EPF wage ceiling: What employees need to know about EPF, EPS and EDLIThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a new wage ceiling of Rs 25,000, which will directly influence the contributions m...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
FM Sitharaman asks banks to step up financial literacy efforts for MUDRA beneficiariesUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked banks providing loans under the PM MUDRA Yojana to step up financial literacy e...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Rs 40 lakh home loan: The EMI looks cheaper at 30 years, but there’s a costly catch, warns CACA Nitin Kaushik explained how home loan tenure can dramatically affect total interest. On a Rs 40 lakh loan at 9%, a 10-year tenure means ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
What is an approved project and why does it matter when buying a home?Securing lender approval for real estate projects significantly simplifies the home loan process. Each project is meticulously evaluated th...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Will your in-hand salary decrease after wage ceiling hike? Know why employers can't recover higher EPF contribution from these employeesThe EPF wage ceiling limit has been increased to Rs 25,000 with effect from September 17, 2026. However, this does not mean that every empl...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Will this EPF insurance limit rise to Rs 10.50 lakh after EPF wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000?The government has approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change will significantly increase the Employees’ Deposit Linke...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: Lesser take home salary for these employees; know how you will be impactedIn a significant update, the EPFO wage ceiling limit has been modified to Rs 25,000 monthly. This modification will add fifty-one lakh work...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
EPFO wage ceiling hike may cover up to 1 crore more workers: Union Minister Mansukh MandaviyaThe EPFO wage ceiling has been increased to Rs 25,000 per month. This change is expected to bring between fifty lakh and one crore new bene...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Did you change your EPF nomination after marriage? Time to act is now, as it becomes invalid if you don’tDid you realize that getting married may nullify your EPF nomination? This frequent oversight can lead to significant issues for your famil...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Bengaluru CA took a Rs 1 crore home loan for 30 years. She shares how Rs 4,000 extra a month could save Rs 42 lakhBengaluru CA Meenal Goel explained how small, consistent home loan prepayments could potentially reduce interest costs significantly. Her p...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
'Don't keep your money in...': Before you turn 30, Bengaluru CA says you should know these 5 money rulesBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared five money rules she wishes she knew at 25. She advised checking EPF contributions regularly, adding nomine...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo bought his home at 40. He shares why buying a house early may cost you something more valuableAnkur Warikoo bought his home at 40 and believes delaying the purchase helped his family avoid compromising on size, location and proximity...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Couple earning Rs 3 lakh per month reject Rs 1.5 lakh EMI: How they avoided a home loan trap, CA explains the mathA Gurgaon couple earning Rs 3 lakh a month decided against buying a Rs 2 crore home that would have required an EMI of around Rs 1.5 lakh. ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
EPF advance rules: You can withdraw EPF money for these 5 reasons; check limitsMembers of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation can access their savings in times of need, such as emergencies and personal circumstan...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST