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8th pay commission: Window for submission of data online for the 8th CPC's consideration has been extended to 31 July this year. Here's how to complete the process and some of the frequently asked questions answe...

EPF interest for FY26 is being credited this month. Here's how to calculate your monthly earnings at 8.25% p.a. and stepwise guide to check your closing balance via passbook online on the EPFO website.

Heavy rains can damage your car, but not every repair is covered by insurance. Here's what comprehensive policies pay for, common claim exclusions, and mistakes that could lead to claim rejection.

The West Bengal government will release 50% of estimated Dearness Relief (DR) arrears to pensioners in the Kolkata municipal area in an interim measure that aims to provide immediate relief for state govt retirees. ...

The woman said she has been employed at a PSU for the past seven years and is in a comfortable financial position. According to her post, she has no outstanding debt, follows a modest lifestyle and has accumulated signif...

Since the start of the US-Iran war in February, the Nifty Defence Index has delivered positive returns of 18.7%, while the Nifty IT Index declined 12.5%. Experts advise investors to avoid short-term reactions, focus on d...

Investors who already have 3 to 5 SIPs running should review their existing portfolio before adding another fund. The expert recommends focusing on 5 key areas: goal alignment, portfolio overlap, risk balance, contributi...

ITR-2 filing for AY 2026-27 requires careful reporting of capital gains, multiple properties, foreign assets and other income. Learn who must file ITR-2, key online filing steps, deadline and practical tips to submit acc...

Based on 5-year CAGR performance, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has emerged as the top-performing scheme in the category, delivering 19.95% returns. LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund and HDFC Dividend Yield Fund f...

A Bengaluru ITAT ruling allowed a landowner to claim capital gains exemption on 23 flats received under a redevelopment deal. The relief, however, applies to older joint development agreements executed before key tax law...

Gold ETFs, gold mutual funds and physical gold are taxed differently, with holding periods ranging from 12 to 24 months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains tax. Selling too soon could result in gains being taxed...

Taxpayers claiming deductions under Section 80G will now have to disclose payment reference details while filing their income tax return. The new disclosure is part of the Income Tax Department's push to digitally ve...

EPFO has introduced 2 online EPF transfer options under the new scheme, enabling employees to consolidate PF accounts, preserve service history, improve pension eligibility, avoid tax issues on eligible withdrawals and a...

CBDT has clarified how pending tax cases, assessments, and TDS certificate applications will move after the Income-tax Act 2025 takes effect from April 2026. The FAQs explain which matters stay under the old law and whic...

That combination of high foreign-exchange returns, no exchange-rate risk, and tax-free interest in India makes FCNR compelling.

The EPS 2026 has replaced EPS 1995, introducing a new pension framework under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The new scheme retains key pension benefits and contribution rates while adding digital compliance, a 20-da...

With higher financial literacy, younger borrowers are leveraging personal loans to fund lifestyle choices, experiences, travel and discretionary spending, all while keeping their investment portfolios intact.

Gold and silver prices today, 9 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is India's largest open-ended equity scheme with an AUM of ₹1.43 lakh crore. The fund increased its exposure to HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and ITC in June, while trimming its holdings in Micr...

The 8th Pay Commission begins stakeholder consultations in Kolkata today, with discussions likely to focus on fitment factor, minimum pay, pension reforms and HRA revisions. The feedback will shape final recommendations ...

3% Dearness Allowance hike for Central government staff and pensioners is a possibility in July 2026. The final DA revision hinges on June AICPI-IW inflation data, with the government's announcement expected after Ca...