Geopolitical tensions have risen a lot over the past few months. This has been primarily a consequence of the US–Israel conflict with Iran and the ongoing war between Russia and…
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8th Pay Commission: Timeline clear, salary hike and arrears details explained
If you’ve been checking for every small update on the 8th Pay Commission, you’re not alone. For lakhs of central government employees and pensioners, this has been a long wait.…
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath warns corporate health insurance may not be enough — here’s why
Many salaried professionals assume that employer-sponsored health insurance is sufficient to cover medical emergencies. However, experts warn that a corporate plan may not be enough. Health insurance plans provided by…
Form 130 replaces Form 16 from 1 April: Key FAQs taxpayers should know
Starting 1 April 2026, several major changes will come into force under India’s new tax framework. Form 130 will replace Form 16 as the primary TDS certificate for senior citizens…
Looking for tax-free returns? PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, ELSS and other options explained
Investments are all about growing your money through equities, debt instruments, gold and fixed assets such as land. But most of these investments come with a hefty tax bill on…
Don’t want a health situation or sudden job loss to turn to financial crisis? Here’s how to start an emergency fund
Middle class need to plan wisely in order to ensure that one medical setback or a sudden job loss does not set them on a path to financial crisis. Thus,…
6 practical strategies to keep credit card spending in check and stay debt-free
In modern finance, credit cards can reduce hassles and help simplify payments through digital channels. A user can also unlock rewards and perks, but only if they remain devoted, disciplined…
DA hike: Could Union Cabinet announce increase today? Here’s how much salary jump to expect
DA hike updates: Expectations for a Cabinet announcement of Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for central government employees are high as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led meeting gathered today for its…
No-buy days and cart pauses: How Gen Z is reshaping money habits
During the last ten days of every month is when the ‘you-only-live-once’ philosophy comes alive for many. Denting financial discipline built earlier, emotional and impulsive decisions take over. While the…
Alert for tenants: March is your last window to deduct TDS on rent
Ritika pays ₹60,000 rent every month for her apartment in Bengaluru. She keeps rent receipts, has a rent agreement, pays via bank transfer, and has shared his landlord’s PAN with…