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
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Highest 444-day FD interest rates from PSU banks: Which bank offers highest interest rate on 444-day fixed deposit scheme?Many leading PSU banks offer the 444-day FD at attractive interest rates to general, senior and super senior citizens. From State Bank of I...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
SpiceJet PF dues: FIR against SpiceJet's Ajay Singh and board members comes to lightSpiceJet salary, PF dues: The Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police has filed a case against SpiceJet's Managing Director, Ajay Singh, for ...
05 Oct, 2024, 08.27 PM IST
SpiceJet may be defaulting on EPF: How to check if your employer is depositing itIn Budget 2021, the government amended the income tax law to ensure that employers deposited employees' EPF dues on time.
05 Sep, 2022, 02.19 PM IST
PF tax-exemption limit hiked to Rs 5 lakh, only these employees stand to benefitAccording to tax experts that ET Online spoke with, this limit will be applicable only in certain specified conditions and will not benefit...
15 Apr, 2021, 09.57 AM IST
Govt unlikely to review Rs 2.5 lakh threshold to tax PF interest“Of course, PF is lifetime saving of the working class and the government is committed to ensure that they benefit. But we had to undertake...
17 Feb, 2021, 10.03 AM IST
Don't chase 'stable returns' promised by FDs, recurrent depositsThis ‘safety first’ attitude can hamper long-term goals because the returns from debt instruments lag inflation.
06 Oct, 2014, 08.47 AM IST
EPFO panel grants regular tax exemption to 68 private PF trustsAn empowered committee of the retirement fund body EPFO today approved granting regular tax exemption to 68 private provident fund trusts.
28 Mar, 2014, 06.30 PM IST
Nearly 40 per cent of Kingfisher Airlines' employees left between March and SeptemberKingfisher Airlines employees dwindled nearly 40 per cent between March and September, provident fund records accessed by ET reveal.
25 Oct, 2012, 06.48 AM IST
- Govt allows tax exemption on 9.5% interest on PF for 2010-11
Giving relief to 4.71 crore subscribers of EPFO, the government has allowed tax exemption on the 9.5 per cent interest income on PF deposit...
16 May, 2011, 08.08 PM IST
- Primer: Tax saving with 80C
To encourage savings, the government gives tax breaks on certain financial products under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
03 May, 2011, 12.51 AM IST
- I-T, PF face off on taxing early withdrawals
Tension is mounting between the I-Tax dept and EPFO over handling of employees PF money and alleged non-deduction of tax at source on prema...
27 Mar, 2011, 06.58 PM IST
- 2,000 cos likely to lose tax benefits on PF contributions
At least 2,000 Indian and multinational companies managing their own provident fund trusts are likely to lose the tax relief on contributio...
15 Dec, 2010, 04.37 AM IST
- Query corner: Tax
Vaibhav Sankla, Executive Director, Adroit helps with your tax planning.
22 Jun, 2010, 12.52 AM IST
- Use smart tax-saving tools to maximise returns
You can claim a deduction up to Rs 1 lakh U/S 80C by incurring a certain expenditure or making specified investments. Myths that insurance ...
19 Dec, 2009, 01.20 PM IST
- Unclaimed funds with EPFO rise to Rs 4,000 cr
Close to Rs 4,000 crore is lying with the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in its unclaimed deposit accounts with no takers.
05 Jan, 2009, 03.36 AM IST