NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
13 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Inspection scheme soon to flag firms dodging EPFOIn a bid to strengthen worker protections, the Labour and Employment Ministry is launching a comprehensive inspection program. This proacti...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Earn Rs 14.65 lakh and still pay no tax—here’s the NPS, EPF mathSalaried individuals can now make their income tax-free in the new tax regime. This is possible by utilising employer contributions to Empl...
12 Jan, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
EPF vs PPF vs NPS: Which retirement investment works best for you?Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming with so many options available. This guide breaks down India's three most popular retirement ...
10 Dec, 2025, 05.06 PM IST
EPF taxation rules explained: Do you need to pay income tax if you withdraw your Employees' Provident Fund before 5 years of service?EPF withdrawals are generally tax-free after five years of service. However, withdrawals before this period may attract tax. Certain condit...
13 Nov, 2025, 03.06 PM IST
Can you transfer EPF account from unexempted trust to EPFO, exempted trust?EPF account transfer from unexempted trust: Many salaried individual have Employees' Provident Fund account either with EPFO or exempted tr...
21 May, 2024, 10.28 AM IST
You could lose section 80C tax benefit on EPF contribution; here's whySection 80C tax benefit on EPF: Many salaried individuals claim Section 80C tax benefit on their own Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contrib...
17 May, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
The unintentional tax-saving investment that most salaried employees doEPF as tax-saving investments: If you're a salaried employee and is/planning to opt for old tax regime for current FY 2023-24, then Employe...
31 Mar, 2024, 10.01 AM IST
Income tax benefits on EPF contributions: New vs existing tax regimeIn the new tax regime, the tax benefit available on employee's own contribution to EPF account is impacted.
21 Feb, 2020, 09.34 PM IST
You could soon get the option to lower your EPF contribution. Should you go for it?Financial planners say reducing contribution to the EPF will have far reaching implications for the employee.
11 Dec, 2019, 05.02 PM IST
NPS needs to offer equal tax treatment to all irrespective of nature of employmentThe problem with taxation of withdrawals under the National Pension System is not that it’s confusing, but that it may not be fair.
30 Mar, 2015, 08.09 AM IST