Can EPF be attached for liabilities? What happens if employer recovers contribution but doesn’t deposit? FAQs answered

Administered by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the EPF Act of 1952, EPF is a retirement savings scheme available to salaried citizens. The current EPF and voluntary provident…

I gave ₹50,000 to ChatGPT to plan my solo international travel: AI brainstorms to make my trip possible

I worked as a salaried professional in Mumbai and gave ChatGPT ₹50,000. I did not literally give cash to AI. Rather, I asked the chatbot to estimate the amount to…

Gita Gopinath discusses impact of West Asia conflict, rising oil prices and more

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Gita Gopinath, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, discusses the impact of the West Asia conflict and rising oil prices on the Indian…

Gita Gopinath flags inflation, more fuel hikes likely; says rupee at 100 no worry

Former IMF Deputy Managing Director and Harvard professor Gita Gopinath has warned that India could face sharper fuel price hikes, higher inflation and slower growth if the ongoing West Asia…

Melody to ears? India’s toffee exports are on a roll

India’s exports of toffees and similar confectionery products grew over 10% in volume and 166% in rupee terms since FY14, reaching as many as 74 countries during the period. India’s…

India’s core sector growth edges up to 1.7% in April on steel, cement boost

New Delhi: India’s core infrastructure sector growth rose 1.7% year-on-year in April, up from 1.2% in March, driven by strong output in steel, cement and electricity, even as five of…

Apollo Hospitals bets on expansion, clinical edge to maintain lead

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL), the country’s largest listed hospital chain by beds, is betting on its planned capacity expansion as well as its clinical programmes and expertise to maintain…

Debt Snowball vs Debt Avalanche: Which method clears loans faster?

Confronting your liabilities can feel deeply exhausting, but deploying the right method can dramatically ease the burden. Generally, borrowers consider two distinct philosophies to systematically eliminate what they owe, and…

Co-applicant home loan rules: How joint loans affect EMI, tax benefit and credit score

For many individuals and families, purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of their lifetime. The availability of home loans has significantly improved the ability of people…

Income-tax returns: Here’s how taxpayers can use e-pay process to clear their dues online — Stepwise guide

Income-Tax return (ITR) forms for financial year 2025-26 (FY26) or assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) have all been notified by the tax department, and Excel Utility for the ITR-1 and ITR-4…