For lakhs of central government employees and pensioners, the 8th Pay Commission is not just another policy update, it is closely linked to salaries, pensions and monthly household budgets. While…
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Gold and silver price today, 26 May: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities
Gold price today on 26 May: Gold rate dropped on the MCX on Tuesday, 26 May, morning due to profit booking as persisting uncertainty and doubts over a potential US-Iran…
EPFO: Want to file a grievance with the retirement fund body? Here’s a stepwise guide for EPF members
The retirement fund body, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is offering EPF and voluntary provident fund (VPF) at 8.25% interest this quarter for salaried citizens. Notably, subscribers are eligible…
Kisan Vikas Patra: Here’s how you can apply for KVP scheme at the nearest post office — Check the stepwise guide
A small savings certificate scheme offered by India Post since 1988, Kisan Vikas Patra promises to double your lump sum investment over its full 9.5-month (115 month) tenure. While it…
Freelancer tax guide: How to report overseas client income and pay taxes in India
Freelancers in India may earn income from foreign clients through services such as consulting, writing, design, IT development and digital marketing. While this income is often received in foreign currency,…
ITR filing 2026: How to e-verify your return? 5 key points to know
As the income tax filing season is now underway, many taxpayers are getting ready to submit their income tax returns (ITRs). But while most people focus on filing their return…
RBI tightens norms for re-appointment of directors on UCB boards
Mumbai, An individual cannot serve as a director continuously for more than 10 years on the board of Urban Co-operative Banks, and the re-appointment can happen only after a compulsory…
Want to avoid penalties, make most of tax benefits? Here are precautions you should take while filing income-tax returns
Taxpayers can log into the official e-filing portal (https://www.incometax.gov.in/) to file income-tax returns for assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) or financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The I-T return (ITR) forms have been…
Using credit card to buy property abroad? Here’s why you may attract ED scrutiny
If you are planning to make overseas property-related payments through international credit cards, you may want to review the applicable foreign exchange rules first. Such transactions can attract scrutiny under…