Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
‘Getting rich slowly is boring but…’: At 46, Ankur Warikoo shares 6 money rules he wishes he knew at 22Ankur Warikoo advocates for young professionals to adopt automatic savings habits and be wary of lifestyle inflation. He stresses that havi...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 1.52 lakh/month gross salary in 8th CPC?8th Pay Commission salary calculator: The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Mumbai and Bengaluru to deliberate on salary structures a...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Bank strike news: Will September salary be credited on 25th? What Central govt order saysBank strike news: The September 2026 bank strike has raised questions over salary payments. A Ministry of Finance order allows Central Gove...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Central government employees, pensioners to get payouts on September 25, 2026: Ministry orders early disbursal of salaries, pensions amid 3-day bank strikeThe central government is taking steps to ensure that employees and pensioners are not affected by the upcoming nationwide bank strike. Sal...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Gold prices dip Rs 1,900/10 gram; silver up Rs 1,400/kg as high inflation keeps traders on edge: Key levels to watchGold prices fell Rs 1,900 per 10 grams over three sessions on MCX, while silver gained Rs 1,400 in two days. High inflation expectations an...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Retiring at 50, 58 or 60: How much EPS pension do you lose by retiring early?EPS pension calculator: Employees’ Pension Scheme members can retire early from age fifty. Deferred retirement allows for increased pension...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Sharing your salary with everyone? Woman explains the comparisons and pressure it can createA woman on social media shared her advice on discussing salaries, urging people to be selective about revealing their exact earnings to fri...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Woman warns against sharing exact salary with everyone. Experts reveal pay conversations can help, but context mattersA woman’s warning against sharing exact salary figures has sparked debate over financial privacy, workplace comparisons and pay transparenc...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Before giving cough syrup to your child, check the bottle: Sale still continues despite advisory for kids under 4; check what changes are being plannedIndia's drug regulatory authority is evaluating the introduction of new warning labels for cough syrups. These proposed labels will promine...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Gold prices fall Rs 1,331/10 gram, silver dips Rs 1,600/kg as Mideast tensions outweigh oil fall: Key levels to trackGold and silver prices snapped a two-day rally on Monday, dropping on the MCX amid escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions and central ban...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Salary increase strategy for '2x hike': 5 career mistakes to avoid that quietly keeps your income lower than your market valueA corporate employee with more than 15 years of experience has shared his views on why many professionals struggle to see significant salar...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
€70k salary, €1.5k rent, 40% tax: Bengaluru techie who lived in Germany for 6 years gives reality check on moving abroad. ‘Think twice’.A Bengaluru-based tech professional opened up about his six-year stint in Germany, highlighting how taxes and everyday expenses affected hi...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Cough syrup bottles may soon carry a warning label in 'red'The move comes amid continued concerns over the prescribing of cough syrups to infants and young children, despite a directorate general of...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Oracle layoffs: What severance will you get if laid off? A look at payouts based on your years at the companyOracle layoffs 2026 : Oracle has begun another round of job cuts affecting numerous employees across its divisions. Affected workers discov...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.16 PM IST