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The EPF allows full or partial withdrawals under certain conditions. Members can claim for emergencies, education, housing, and more. In case your claim is being rejected, check what key information or mistakes you may h...

HDFC Pension Fund Managements NPS Preference Index Study 2026 revealed that preference for the National Pension Scheme among Indians has increased, driven by improved consideration, familiarity, and appeal. 

CEA Nageswaran urged Indians to prioritise long-term savings over short-term trading, highlighting the importance of pension assets for financial security. He noted pension assets are only 17% of GDP, significantly lower...

Relying solely on corporate health insurance can expose families to risks, especially during job transitions or retirement. Check why.

The Centre will soon implement Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) fees on specific UPI transactions. Today we answer what the UPI MDR charge means, the start date, slabs, and why this is being introduced now 

The 8th Central Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders to discuss possible revisions. Chaired by former SC Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, it will benefit over 1 crore government employees and pensioners, with final re...

DA hike news: Sikkim has announced increased dearness allowance and dearness relief for state government employees and pensioners, respectively, with effect from 1 January 2026. Here's how much those under pre-revise...

Working remotely from hill stations in India may be cheaper than renting in cities. Various listings show monthly rates in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and West Bengal.

India's digital financial ecosystem has seen rapid payment growth, but investment in mutual funds and equities remains low. An EY report reveals a gap in participation despite over 550 million UPI users. Details here...

Ive been the family financial decision-maker for a quarter of a century. Handing the reins to somebody else has taught me a lot about my blind spots.

Central government employees await the Eighth Pay Commission's report, anticipated by 2027. Delays could lead to losses in arrears and allowances. Details here.

Gold and silver prices remained stable on October 3 in India, with slight fluctuations in both 24 and 22-karat gold rates. The MCX was closed, and gold traded above ₹1.49 lakh, with silver prices reaching ₹226,590/kg...

Debt mutual funds invest in fixed-income securities, appealing to conservative savers. Profits from funds purchased after April 1, 2023, are always taxed as short-term capital gains. But the rules change if you bought th...

The January 2027 Dearness Allowance (DA) rate is pending confirmation, influenced by upcoming CPI-IW readings. 

Hedge funds piled into leveraged bets over the summer, figuring French politics wouldnt get much rockier.

Upstart trading firms loom large on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. They are starting to raise capital.

Trends that made luxury companies like LVMH such a brilliant investment over the past 20 years are fading.

From fake promotional offers and cancellation OTPs to urgent calls from strangers, cyber fraudsters are finding new ways to trick even well-educated people. Heres how scammers exploit fear, stress and urgency, and what y...

The IRDAI is scrutinising high commissions earned from mandatory motor insurance policies sold through dealers. Here's what the regulator's proposed fix means for dealers and buyers.

September 2026 was a challenging month for equity mutual funds, with all four major categories seeing declines. But a look beyond the monthly numbers reveals a different picture, with notable differences in how large-, m...

EVs rely on expensive components such as high-voltage battery packs, electric motors and sophisticated electronic systems. Repairs involving these components may require trained technicians, specialised tools and dedicat...

The clarification comes shortly after bank unions deferred a three-day nationwide strike that was scheduled to take place from September 28 to 30