Filing your income-tax returns (ITR) have become more accessible over the past few years with the full process available online via the Income-Tax (I-T) website. However, there are a lot…
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Considering credit card? Here are some key things to keep in mind before you apply
A line of short-term borrowing, credit cards are flexible credit instruments that come with the highest interest rates among most personal finance tools. The major benefit when using a credit…
How does a Ulip compare to buying a term plan and investing in MFs separately?
My insurance agent is recommending a Ulip with an annual premium of ₹100,000 and a sum assured of ₹10 lakh. He says it gives me both life cover and market-linked…
DA hike: Next Dearness Allowance increase to be 3%? Here’s what employees expect from 8th Pay Commission
Last month the Finance Ministry announced that Dearness Allowance has been increased by 2% for central government employees and pensioners with effect from January. This takes DA as part of…
Five smart investing rules for navigating India’s volatile equity markets in 2026
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…
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.…