DA demands: The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has begun active discussions with stakeholders and invited applications from candidates for full-time and part-time consultant roles with the panel. It also…
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8th Pay Commission: Check how the fitment factor could raise basic pay to over ₹68,000 and its historical trend
One of the most closely followed terms among Central government employees, pensioners and related stakeholders is the ‘fitment factor’. This term determines how the existing basic pay is converted into…
Why the rupee’s fall could make owning a home more expensive for you
The rupee’s sharp fall against the US dollar may soon begin affecting something far beyond foreign exchange markets, home loan EMIs. After slipping close to the Rs 97-per-dollar mark and…
In FY26, private banks’ return on equity moderates amid NIM pressure, treasury losses
Mumbai: The return on equity of several private sector banks moderated in 2025-26 as pressure on net interest margins and a fall in treasury income weighed on profitability, according to…
Dearness Allowance: Uttar Pradesh announces 2% hike in DA for state government employees
Dearness Allowance: The Uttar Pradesh state government has today announced a 2% hike in DA and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners, effective from 1 January. Notably,…
How to build an emergency fund to stay financially secure amid layoffs, inflation and global job market uncertainty
Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and the escalation in oil and commodity prices stemming from the US-Israel war on Iran, coupled with the wave of artificial intelligence and…
Wholesale inflation hits a 42-month high — but does it really spell bad news for your wallet?
India’s surged to a 42-month high of 8.3% in April from 3.88% in March, driven by a spike in energy prices following disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. In…
Does your portfolio needs a global hedge in a ‘weaponised’ world?
We are living through geopolitical changes that have not been seen in a century. From the “weaponisation” of economic to the inadvertent caught-on-camera admissions by global leaders that a new…
Just married? Couples can build stronger personal finances with just 5 smart financial planning tips — here’s how
When you marry, remember that this is not just the beginning of a new relationship; it is also the start of shared economic objectives and long-term economic planning. Managing savings,…