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DA hike: Central government employees and retired pensioners are expecting a second increase in dearness allowance this year, sometime in the second half as a Diwali gift during the festive season.

The largest hidden cost is presenteeism-where employees show up to work but cannot perform at their full capacity. This phenomenon accounts for ₹51,000 crore of the total annual cost to employers.

Having a clear understanding of co-payments and deductibles in health insurance can help policyholders estimate out-of-pocket costs, compare plans, and avoid claim surprises. This guide explains how both clauses work, th...

Taxpayers who fail to file their returns within the original due date still have two other options to complete the process. Here's how belated and updated return work and which one you should choose if you end up mis...

India's income tax system is progressive - higher incomes are taxed at higher rates. However, the final tax liability depends not just on how much a person earns, but also on how that income is earned.

Personal accident cover and standalone term insurance provide financial protection but serve different purposes. Let's deep dive into similarities and differences between the two insurance policies.

As the 31 July ITR filing deadline approaches, taxpayers should review their returns to avoid errors that may lead to a defective return notice from the income tax department. Here are 5 mistakes can trigger a defective ...

The 8th Pay Commission has stepped up stakeholder consultations with meetings across India. Here are the five latest official updates, and what they mean for over 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners.

The deadline for income tax return filing is 31 July 2026, with over 5.4 million returns already filed. Taxpayers missing this date face late fees and interest under Sections 234A and 234F. Here's how much you may ha...

Old Bridge MF founder Kenneth Andrade expects earnings growth to revive this year, remains bullish on pharma and autos, underweight on financials and IT, and sees crude as the biggest market risk.

ITR filing deadline extension LIVE: The ITR filing due date is today for eligible taxpayers. Some are also hoping for an extension like last year, but experts caution that a similar relief is unlikely.

ITR filing deadline extension LIVE: The ITR filing due date is today for eligible taxpayers. Some are also hoping for an extension like last year, but experts caution that a similar relief is unlikely.

ITR filing deadline extension LIVE: The ITR filing due date is today for eligible taxpayers. Some are also hoping for an extension like last year, but experts caution that a similar relief is unlikely.

As the July 31 income tax return deadline approaches, over 5 crore ITRs have been filed till Thursday. Late filers may face penalties and miss out on benefits like carrying forward losses. Check all consequences here.

The Income Tax Department, in a recent X post, reminded taxpayers that 31 July is the last date to file ITR-1 and ITR-2 for AY 2026-27. Complete filing and e-verification today to avoid late fees, interest and compliance...