8th Pay Commission: The family unit formula behind salary revisions of govt employees

Salaries of central government employees are not decided only by inflation, fitment factor or dearness allowance (DA). One of the biggest and least understood factors behind government salary calculations is…

Lenskart shares fall over 2% amid block deal buzz, IPO lock-in expiry

Shares of Lenskart Solutions Ltd fell sharply in Thursday’s trade amid reports of a potential block deal and the expiry of the company’s IPO lock-in period. The stock declined over…

Pronto bags fresh $20 million funding, valuation jumps to $200 million

Pronto, an instant home services startup, has raised another $20 million in its Series B funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $200 million just two months after its previous…

Can senior citizens above skip ITR filing in FY27? Here’s who qualifies

For many senior citizens, filing income tax returns every year can feel stressful and confusing. Now, the government’s rules for FY 2026–27 offer some relief, especially for those aged 75…

Stock market ends flat as Sensex slips 114, Nifty stays above 24,300

Benchmark stock market indices ended little changed on Wednesday, with the Sensex closing lower by 114 points while the Nifty managed to hold above the 24,300 mark amid cautious investor…

Former CJI DY Chandrachud to mediate billionaire industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s mother vs widow will battle

Former CJI DY Chandrachud to mediate billionaire industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s mother vs widow will battle This is a developing story. It will be updated. Source

Sensex, Nifty edge higher as softer crude lifts Dalal Street mood

Stock markets opened slightly higher on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session as easing crude oil prices and positive global cues supported investor sentiment. The BSE rose 27.75 points,…

8th Pay Commission: Govt employees want salary hike every 5 years. But is it practical?

Government employee unions have proposed a major change in the salary revision system under the Pay Commission framework. Instead of waiting 10 years for a new Pay Commission, employee representatives…

Can the US CLARITY Act finally bring clear rules to the crypto industry?

At a time when the crypto industry is still finding its feet, a new proposed law in the US could change the way things work. The CLARITY Act aims to…

Internal SAIL notice shows plan to cut contract workforce by 40%. Read details

An internal communication issued by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has revealed plans to reduce its contract workforce by 40% by March 31, 2027, triggering concern among worker unions…