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EPFO's 2026 overhaul: key takeaways from the latest EPF, EPS, EDLI schemes

New Delhi, July 9 -- A few news reports and social media posts recently claimed that the new Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026 has made provident fund contributions above Rs.1,800 a month ... और पढ़ें


Are super top-up plans becoming redundant?

New Delhi, July 6 -- If you bought your health insurance policy several years ago, chances are your base sum insured is only Rs.5 lakh or Rs.10 lakh. With hospitalization costs rising sharply, experts... और पढ़ें


Fallen trees, flooded roads, dead batteries: How motor OD cover protects you

New Delhi, July 5 -- Your car is parked outside. A dust storm rolls in, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Within minutes, a tree crashes onto your vehicle, shattering the windshield, caving in the... और पढ़ें


Deductibles are not a barrier to portability, says HDFC Ergo CEO Parthanil Ghosh

New Delhi, June 26 -- As health insurance premiums rise and policyholders increasingly seek to port their policies in search of better service and coverage, insurers are balancing customer acquisition... और पढ़ें


EPFO services unavailable until June 30 due to system migration; claims, passbook access to be disrupted

NEW DELHI, June 26 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) late on Thursday said its member portal, employer portal and the UMANG app will remain unavailable from 26 June to 30 June as it... और पढ़ें


Mis-sold a product from your bank? RBI's new framework seeks to fix that

New Delhi, June 25 -- Ahmedabad-based Ashok Parekh lost his 32-year-old daughter to sudden cardiorespiratory arrest aggravated by covid pneumonitis. She had taken a home loan of Rs.32 lakh from a priv... और पढ़ें


EPF interest rate stays at 8.25%: Should you increase your contribution?

NEW DELHI, June 22 -- With the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) holding the EPF interest rate steady at 8.25% for FY26, the retirement scheme remains one of the highest-yielding fixed-inc... और पढ़ें


Critical illness cover: Who needs it and what to watch for

New Delhi, June 21 -- Awareness of health insurance has risen sharply in recent years. Yet one question continues to surface among consumers who already have comprehensive medical coverage: Do they st... और पढ़ें


Home loan overdraft vs regular loan: When a higher interest rate can still save you lakhs

New Delhi, June 16 -- You have taken a home loan and want to pay it off early. But when bonuses, business income or other windfalls arrive, you face a trade-off: use the money to reduce the loan or ke... और पढ़ें


Travel insurance claims denied? Here are the mistakes travellers make most often

New Delhi, June 11 -- Travel insurance is often treated as an afterthought while booking flight tickets. Many travellers simply compare premiums and opt for the cheapest option that fits their budget,... और पढ़ें