8th Pay Commission: Retired Govt Employees Not To Get DA, Retirement Benefits? Check Fact Behind Viral Claim

New Delhi: A viral WhatsApp message is doing the rounds that claimed that the government has passed the Finance Act 2025 which will eliminate post-retirement benefits for retired government employees.…

Insurance Amendment Bill Aims To Boost Sector Growth, Strengthen Oversight: Sitharaman

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up for consideration a bill that seeks to accelerate the growth and development of the insurance sector, ensure better protection of policyholders…

Can Indians Switch To A 4-Day Work Week? Here’s What Govt Says

New Delhi: For decades, the five-day work week has been the norm for most Indian employees. However, with rising conversations around work–life balance and productivity, many are now wondering if…

Can betting everything on one stock destroy 9 out of 10 portfolios?

Many retail investors feel confident when they place a large bet on a stock they believe they “understand.” But according to Abhishek Kumar, Sebi-registered investment adviser and founder of Sahaj…

Is a Rs 10,000 SIP really enough to make you wealthy?

Many young earners today feel that once they start a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP, their financial life is more or less sorted. The amount gets auto-debited every month, the market…

Why insurers reject claims and the smart ways to avoid it

The post-pandemic surge in retail health insurance across India has led to a rise in claim volumes and first-time policyholders. With this growth, insurers have increased scrutiny due to mounting…

SBI Card Lounge Access Rules Changing From 10 January 2026: Check What Key Changes Will Kick In

New Delhi: SBI Card has announced revision in its domestic lounge access programme for flyers. The latest revision will be effective from 10 January 2026.  SBI Card has segregated participating lounges…

Mandatory EPF Contribution: Will Govt Hike Wage Ceiling To Rs 30,000? Check Govt Response

New Delhi: Millions of employees working in the organised private sector are pushing for an increase in the wage cap for compulsory Employees’ Provident Fund coverage. Currently, the Rs 15,000…

Why gold is beating equities this year

India’s stock market story is very different from the rest of the world. Despite global war-like tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, India has neither been pulled into the conflict nor become…

Will new income tax rules impose an 84% penalty on cash kept at home?

India’s income tax rules around cash dealings are getting tighter, and many people are confused about what is allowed and what can lead to a heavy penalty. To help people…