8th Pay Commission delayed again: Why is the process taking longer than usual? 5 key issues explained

The 8th Pay Commission has once again extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit their inputs, this time until June 15. The submission process was originally launched on March 5,…

Earning ₹50 lakh a year – But are you actually rich? What the math says

At first glance, a ₹50 lakh salary may seem like the hallmark of financial success. But a ₹10 lakh dividend the true sign of wealth. This might sound strange at…

Dearness Allowance: Here’s how your 2% DA hike was calculated using AICPI’s 12-month average

Dearness Allowance (DA) is the salary component aimed at addressing inflationary pressures for central government employees, public sector staff, defense personnel, bank employees and pensioners. The Centre’s 8th (8th CPC)…

After courts, RBI, independent reviewers clear HDFC Bank; persistence of crisis narrative raises questions

Mumbai: India’s largest private sector bank, a systemically critical institution trusted by crores of depositors, investors and businesses, has been subjected to a sustained drumbeat of , selective leaks and…

Gold Rate Today: Check the live price of 22K, 24K and 18K gold prices on 5 June 2026

Gold Rate Today: Price of the yellow metal slipped today on Friday, 5 June 2026, amid uncertainties over a peace deal between the United States and Iran, the ceasefire between…

PPF, SSY, NPS Vatsalya or MF: Which builds the largest education corpus for your child? – Check investment strategy

There are four ways to effectively invest for your child’s future – NPS Vatsalya, the Public Provident Fund (PPF), the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and a plain mutual fund. They…

ITR filing AY 2026-27: Which ITR form should you file to avoid tax notices?

Filing an starts with selecting the right ITR form based on your annual income, sources of income and taxpayer category. There are seven ITR forms, and selecting the right one…

The policyholder remains the weakest stakeholder: Bejon Misra on what ails India’s insurance sector

I asked ChatGPT to compare Russia, Japan and South Korea for a ₹1 lakh budget trip—The math says

I asked AI if a Russia, Japan or South Korea trip can be done under ₹1 lakh? Here’s what it said. I asked Chatgpt that we are planning a week…

Talent fight heats up in India finance hub as two chiefs quit

India’s international finance hub is facing intensifying competition for talent, with the local heads of two foreign lenders resigning in quick succession for new opportunities in the , according to…