A common challenge for many investors is maintaining a portfolio that balances safety with growth.One can adopt the 70:30 rule, where 70% of the portfolio is allocated to “Core” holdings—established…
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8th Pay Commission: Is 6% increment likely? Meetings begin over minimum pay, NPS removal, more promotion opportunities
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) held its first meetings with employee representatives last week and discussions have centred around demands ranging from annual increment levels, promotion tenures, and withdrawal…
Withdrawing PF money? Fill these details correctly to avoid TDS deductions
If you are planning to withdraw money from your PF (Provident Fund) account and your expected tax liability for the financial year is nil, then you can give a declaration…
Mobile money doubles to $2 trillion in 4 years as digital payments surge globally: Report
New Delhi: globally crossed the USD 2 trillion mark in 2025, signalling a rapid expansion of digital financial services and a shift towards deeper usage beyond basic payments, according to…
Tax deadlines in May 2026: Key dates every taxpayer should know
As the new financial year settles in, May 2026 has several important tax deadlines that taxpayers should keep in mind. These include due dates for , quarterly filings, among others.…
Central Asia’s VC ecosystem hits record $320 million in 2025 but faces a critical pipeline, capital gap: Report
New Delhi [India]: Central Asia’s venture capital ecosystem reached a record USD 320 million in funding in 2025, but sustaining growth will require closing a USD 0.5 to 1.1 billion…
Missed Subhadra Yojana? Here are alternative welfare schemes available in Odisha
Several welfare schemes in Odisha are specifically designed to provide financial assistance and social support to women. These programmes focus on areas such as income support, betterment of livelihood, health…
What happens if you miss a PPF contribution? Penalties, rules and how it affects your account
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) requires a minimum yearly contribution of ₹500 to keep the account active. If an investor fails to deposit this amount in a financial year, the…
‘Should I quit my job to become an Instagram influencer?’ I asked ChatGPT: Here’s what AI said
I acted as a Bengaluru techie and asked ChatGPT if I should quit my job to become an influencer. Here is what it said. My ChatGPT Prompt I’m 27, earning…