Gifts from family are tax-free. But who exactly qualifies as ‘family’?

In many Indian households, money moves freely within the family. Parents help children, siblings support each other, and relatives often step in during milestones like Most people assume such gifts…

How is young India really spending money? Hint: It’s not gadgets and clothes

Young Indians are rewriting the rules of daily spending, according to a report by super.money. It offers a clear window into. Based on millions of UPI transactions made over the…

Silver prices cross Rs 2 lakh milestone: Is there more upside left?

Silver prices hit a major psychological milestone on Friday as MCX March futures briefly crossed the Rs 2 lakh mark before cooling off slightly. At 3:54 pm, silver was trading…

No Higher Pension Over Rs 15,000 For Retirees—Employers Can’t Add EPS Money Later

New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified that employers cannot make retrospective contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) above statutory wage limits to…

India’s Aadhaar-Linked Payments Cut Welfare Leakage By 12.7 pc: Report

New Delhi: States that adopted Aadhaar‑linked digital payments and biometric authentication reduced welfare leakage by approximately 12.7 per cent, setting a benchmark globally in public welfare integrity, a report said…

Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On December 20, 2025? Find Out

New Delhi: Many bank customers are unsure whether bank branches are open or closed today, Saturday, December 20, 2025, leaving them confused about whether to step out for important work or…

NPS expands investment options: Now gold, silver ETFs and Nifty 250 picks allowed

The National Pension System (NPS) is set to become more flexible and potentially more rewarding after the pension regulator opened the door to new investment options. In a major update,…

New labour codes: No, your take-home salary isn’t reducing. Here’s the math

Ever since the new labour codes were notified on November 21, 2025, many salaried employees have been worried that . Much of the anxiety came from the rule that basic…

Take-home salary won’t fall under new labour codes, says government

The Ministry of Labour clarified on Wednesday that employees’ take-home pay will not fall under the new labour codes, addressing widespread concern since the rules were notified on November 21,…

Silver shines brighter than gold: Is the Rs 2 lakh mark now within reach?

Silver’s blistering rally has put the white metal at the centre of market attention this month, outperforming gold decisively and inching ever closer to the Rs 2 lakh per kg…