New Delhi: The Kerala High Court recently held that an employer cannot invoke financial hardship to compel an employee to continue in service. The Court observed that refusing to accept…
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Fake ‘Pensioner Card’ alert: Bank of Baroda issues warning for customers– Here’s how to stay safe
New Delhi: Bank of Baroda has issued an important alert for its customers, especially senior citizens and pensioners, over a surge in digital fraud cases. The bank warned that scammers…
Will your PF Interest rate increase or decrease? Crucial EPFO meet on March 2
New Delhi: The retirement fund body EPFO is likely to announce the rate of interest on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025-26 with two-day meeting beginning…
8th Pay Commission: Pay revision, pension changes and fiscal impact explained
The upcoming 8th Pay Commission is expected to replace the 7th Central Pay Commission, which came into force in 2016. Once implemented, the new Commission will play a key role…
EPFO 3.0 coming soon: New platform, core banking system and regional language support
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing for its , reported The Indian Express. After easing withdrawal rules and planning a UPI-based withdrawal option, the retirement fund body is…
HIP, TIP before SIP: Experts take on smart financial planning
For many investors, saying “I’ve been doing SIPs for years” feels like a badge of financial discipline. Monthly investments have become a popular way to build long-term wealth. But experts…
New Income Tax rules from 1 April 2026: 50% HRA exemption for Salaried employees in THESE cities may soon be a reality
New Delhi: Good news for salaried employees who are likely to benefit from a higher income tax exemption as the draft Income Tax Rules 2026 propose a major change in…
Salary hike from April 1: New tax rules may increase your In-hand pay
New Delhi: Salaried employees could see a slight increase in their take-home salary from April 1, 2026, as India prepares to implement the new Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing the decades-old…
April 2026 Tax change: Form 16 and 26AS set for renumbering
New Delhi: The government has proposed major changes to income-tax compliance forms under the Income-tax Act, 2025, which is scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2026. The draft Income-tax…
NPS investors, are you missing out? MSF vs Common schemes explained for better retirement returns
New Delhi: The National Pension System (NPS) now offers investors two investment structures — the traditional common schemes and the newer Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF). Both are designed for retirement…