The upcoming 8th Pay Commission is expected to replace the 7th Central Pay Commission, which came into force in 2016. Once implemented, the new Commission will play a key role…
Category: Banking And Finance
EPFO 3.0 coming soon: New platform, core banking system and regional language support
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing for its , reported The Indian Express. After easing withdrawal rules and planning a UPI-based withdrawal option, the retirement fund body is…
HIP, TIP before SIP: Experts take on smart financial planning
For many investors, saying “I’ve been doing SIPs for years” feels like a badge of financial discipline. Monthly investments have become a popular way to build long-term wealth. But experts…
New Income Tax rules from 1 April 2026: 50% HRA exemption for Salaried employees in THESE cities may soon be a reality
New Delhi: Good news for salaried employees who are likely to benefit from a higher income tax exemption as the draft Income Tax Rules 2026 propose a major change in…
Salary hike from April 1: New tax rules may increase your In-hand pay
New Delhi: Salaried employees could see a slight increase in their take-home salary from April 1, 2026, as India prepares to implement the new Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing the decades-old…
April 2026 Tax change: Form 16 and 26AS set for renumbering
New Delhi: The government has proposed major changes to income-tax compliance forms under the Income-tax Act, 2025, which is scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2026. The draft Income-tax…
NPS investors, are you missing out? MSF vs Common schemes explained for better retirement returns
New Delhi: The National Pension System (NPS) now offers investors two investment structures — the traditional common schemes and the newer Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF). Both are designed for retirement…
Can only married people open a joint account? Meaning, benefits and how to open a joint account explained
New Delhi: While opening a joint account many people mistakenly believe that only married couples are able to open a joint account. However, the truth is you do not have…
EPS pensioners can now get digital life certificates at home for free: Here’s how
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new free doorstep service to help Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) pensioners submit their digital life certificates without stepping out of their…
Still not received your income tax refund in 2026? Here’s why it’s taking time
If you filed your income tax return (ITR) for FY 2024–25 and are still waiting for your refund in 2026, you are not alone. Many taxpayers are feeling uneasy as…