The central government employees are awaiting a salary revision under the 8th Pay Commission. Still, as things stand today, they might have to wait until the second half of 2027…
Category: Banking And Finance
Small-cap mutual fund category gains 10% in 2026; mid-caps in red: Which schemes lead across YTD, 3- and 5-year returns?
Small-cap have outperformed mid-cap funds in 2026 so far, with the small-cap category delivering average returns of 9.89%, while the mid-cap fund category has posted negative returns of 1.02% as…
Ageas Federal launches multi-currency life insurance plan at GIFT City
has launched a multi-currency unit-linked insurance plan () at , allowing customers to invest in US dollars, euros or pounds while receiving life . The Aurum Advantage Plan is the…
₹5 lakh emergency fund: Mutual fund, bank FD, liquid funds – where to keep money for best returns, fast withdrawals
The role of an emergency fund is to provide immediate financial support during a crisis. It should be readily accessible when unexpected expenses arise, such as medical bills, accidents, job…
CEA Nageswaran pitches for MSME-specific approach to NPA classification norms
New Delhi, V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday made a case for revisiting non-performing asset (NPA) classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by the Reserve Bank, saying the…
₹30 lakh in SCSS: Quarterly interest and monthly income equivalent explained
A senior citizen who invests ₹30 lakh in the Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme (SCSS) can earn ₹61,500 every quarter at the current interest rate of 8.2% per annum. The rate,…
First credit card at 18: How to build a good credit score and avoid debt traps
Turning 18 brings new freedoms as well as important financial responsibilities. For many young adults, getting a first credit card may seem like a milestone in their journey towards financial…
EPF TDS exemption gets a new form: What changes from tax year 2026-27?
Employees withdrawing money from their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) will need to follow a new process to claim exemption from tax deducted at source (TDS). The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation…
₹66 lakh tax penalty over son’s ₹1.1 crore flat: How senior citizen won ITAT relief
A property investment intended to help a family secure a home turned into a tax dispute for a senior citizen in Navi Mumbai after her son included her as a…