8th Pay Commission HRA calculator: Can HRA go up to Rs 1,93,000/month? HRA estimates for Level 13-18 employees at 2.0, 2.1, 2.28, 2.57 fitment factors8th pay commission calculator: The 8th Pay Commission has concluded its Kolkata meetings and extended the employee data submission deadline...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
US Stock Market: Dollar rally gains support as global pension funds unwind FX hedges, easing pressure on greenbackMajor pension funds are reducing currency hedges, which supports the U.S. dollar's rally. This shift occurs as hedging costs rise due to wi...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Dollar steady before US inflation data, yen under pressureThe dollar remained steady as traders awaited United States inflation data. Middle East tensions caused oil prices to increase significantl...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
- Global Market: Japan pension fund strategy may redraw global bond and currency markets
Japan’s plan to encourage its massive public pension funds to increase allocations to domestic assets has sparked expectations of a major s...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip as oil jumps on Gulf attacksAsian markets declined as intensified Gulf fighting and oil price surges rekindled inflation risks. Oil prices climbed significantly, impac...
13 Jul, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
OECD faces $500 billion productivity hit by 2040 as ageism keeps older workers sidelined: WEFAgeism may cost OECD economies nearly $500 billion in productivity losses by 2040. Older workers face longer unemployment spells and struct...
11 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: How HRA can increase for Level 1-10 employees at 2.0, 2.1, 2.28, 2.57 fitment factors8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Employee bodies are demanding higher house rent allowance percentages for central government staff. T...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Confused about ITR forms? Check the right ITR for salaried, pensioners, students and other taxpayersSalaried individuals, pensioners, and students must select the appropriate ITR form for AY 2026-2027. Taxpayers not requiring an audit can ...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
EPFO update: 10 key changes new centralised system brings to EPF, EPS subscribersEPFO has centralized its member database for faster and smoother service delivery. Annual interest for FY 2025-2026 will be credited by Jul...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
EPFO to transfer Rs 1.4 lakh cr in interest to 340 million members by July 15The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will auto-process 8.25% interest for FY26 by July 15. This credit will be applied to nearly 340 ...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
PF interest for FY26 being credited; passbook balance to be updated by July 15EPFO is processing annual interest for FY 2025-26, with balances updated by July 15. This faster credit cycle is enabled by the new CITES 2...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
FCNR(B) FD vs NRE FD: Where can NRIs earn more on $50,000 investment? Compare returns, currency risk and tax benefitsNon-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCIs) can consider investing in FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits to achieve relia...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Returning from the UK? What to know before transferring your pensionThousands of Indian professionals returning from the UK often leave their pension untouched, facing risks due to misunderstandings of HMRC ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.53 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
EPS 2026 brings new rules, but has the Rs 1,000 minimum pension changed?The government has introduced the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, replacing older schemes. The calculation formula for pensions also...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST