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New tax regime allows meal card benefit – 5 conditions to claim ₹200 per meal tax-free
The tax treatment of benefits has seen a major shift with the introduction of the latest income tax rules. From 1 April 2026, the tax-exempt limit on employer-provided meals has…
PPF investment: How ₹5K monthly grows to ₹41 lakh and why investing before the 5th matters
The Public Provident Fund () remains one of the most popular long-term savings options for risk-averse investors, thanks to its government backing, tax benefits, and assured returns on monthly or…
8th Pay Commission: Will Rs 69,000 minimum pay actually happen?
Government employee unions have put forward an ambitious proposal under the 8th Pay Commission, but whether it translates into reality is far from certain. At the centre of the demand…
Bank credit grows 16% in FY26, faster than deposits rise
Mumbai: Bank credit rose 16% while deposits increased 13.4% year-on-year as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, data released by the showed. Total deposits stood at ₹267.8 lakh…
Satin Creditcare’s SGAL secures SEBI nod for Rs 200 crore women-focused AIF
(SGAL), a subsidiary of microfinance major (SCNL), has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India () to launch a new fund focused on and sustainable development.…
8th Pay Commission: Here’s how the salary structure, pay hike, DA, arrears, fitment factor and other elements are set
Constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, the 8th Pay Commission is set to make big decisions on salary hikes and fitment factor, based on which updated compensation for…
How much monthly income does ₹10 lakh FD generate in 2026? Check bank-wise returns and interest rates
A ₹10 lakh fixed deposit (FD) is one of the most prudent and reliable low-risk income tools in April 2026, especially amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in equity markets stemming…
New labour laws: Here’s how much your take-home pay changes for ₹10 lakh CTC
With the new Labour Laws coming into effect from 1 April, the biggest change for post salaried individuals is in their pay structure. The shift is primarily towards long-term and…
RBI gives operational flexibility to NBFCs for branch expansion
Mumbai, The Reserve Bank on Wednesday provided operational flexibility to (NBFCs) by allowing them to open branches without prior approval in most cases while imposing certain conditions for deposit taking…