The Cabinet on Saturday approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance () for central government employees and pensioners, offering a modest boost to compensation amid growing demands of broader pay…
Category: Banking And Finance
I asked ChatGPT what ₹1 crore in my savings account will be worth after 20 years—the answer was baffling…
I asked a simple question: At 6% inflation, what would ₹1 crore sitting idle in my savings account be worth after 20 years if I don’t invest it? The answer…
Why most SIP investors fail midway — And how the 7-5-3-1 rule can help you create real wealth
For most investors, the biggest challenge in s is not choosing the ‘best fund’, but staying invested long enough to get the power compounding working. Often investors, stop investment midway…
MDBs to deepen collaboration to support nations amid heightened global uncertainty
New Delhi: (MDBs) have underscored the importance of close cooperation to support stability, safeguarding development progress, and responding to mounting pressures on their member economies amid heightened , including in…
Mutual Fund SIP: Why is making the first crore the hardest thing to do?
Imagine you have a set goal in mind to build a ₹10 crore corpus for your . Now at the first thought, the biggest challenge may seem obvious—you might think…
What are arbitrage funds? How they work, who should invest, and other details
are defined as low-risk hybrid mutual funds that generate profits by exploiting price differences of the same asset between different capital markets, such as the cash and derivatives (future) markets.…
Planning to buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya? Here’s how to check hallmark and purity of 24K, 22K Gold
With Akshaya Tritiya just days away, gold purchases are expected to rise. However, buyers must know how to check the authenticity of the jewellery they’re investing in to be able…
Why should you pay your credit card bill in full? Here’s how banks calculate interest on outstanding amount
offer a convenient way to manage cash flow by offering a grace duration called a “float” or credit period. This period can be effectively interest-free, but only if you repay…
Hidden cost of delaying investments: Starting SIPs late can kill crores from your portfolio
When we start our long term wealth creation journey, we ussually focus on ‘how much should I invest’ but the factor that is more crucial is, ‘when should I start’.…
8th Pay Commission: Will salaries rise to ₹69,000? When will it be implemented? How much arrears will employees get?
8th Pay Commission 2026: Employee unions have tabled their proposal for the 8th Pay Commission salary hike, detailing a new pay structure for central government staffers. The 8th CPC, established…