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Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...- ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
- Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
- New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
- Emerging cities becoming strategic hubs for expansion beyond traditional metros: ReportIndia's global capability centres are expanding beyond major cities. Emerging locations are now key for company growth. This shift is drive...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Will EPF interest rate rise to 10%? Central government clarifies stance on rate hike and feasibilityThe government has stated it has not received formal requests from labour unions to raise the Employees Provident Fund interest rate to 10%...
- Changed jobs but yet to transfer your EPF? Here's why skipping could cost you lakhs in retirementFailing to transfer your EPF when you change jobs can cost you tax benefits, pension eligibility, and lakhs through lost compound interest....
- 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...
- When does EPF withdrawal become taxable?Though the biggest USP of the Employees' Provident Fund is its EEE tax status, however, there are certain instances when EPF can become tax...
- Has your EPF interest become taxable after latest salary increments? Here's how to checkThe mandatory EPF contribution made to an individual account is calculated on the basic salary amount. Post the appraisal season, as your s...
- Tax on EPF, NPS, Superannuation fund: Tracking excess contribution tedious, no clarity over double taxationAmendments made to the way contributions to the EPF, NPS and Superannuation fund have increased the tax burden on certain sections of the s...
- Budget 2016 impact: Younger subscribers worst hit by EPF taxOlder subscribers to employees’ provident fund who have periodically dipped into their corpus will also see a big chunk of their savings go...
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