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Will your PF corpus shrink due to Rs.1,800 contribution cap? EPF-2026 rules brings employer contribution in focus

New Delhi, July 3 -- The central government has notified the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020, introducing a fixed monthly EPF contribution of Rs.1,... Read More


How much retirement corpus do you need if you have Rs.1 lakh monthly expenses now? Experts say it depends on these factors

New Delhi, July 3 -- One of the most common questions in retirement planning is that how much money is enough to retire comfortably after 60 years of age. While many people start with a target monthly... Read More


ITR 2026: Who must file tax return even if their income is below Rs.4 lakh?

New Delhi, July 3 -- Many taxpayers assume that filing an income tax return (ITR) is necessary only if they have taxable income or an income above the basic exemption limit. As a result, individuals w... Read More


EPS-2026 replaces EPS-95: Eligibility, membership rules, and withdrawal conditions explained

New Delhi, July 3 -- The central government has notified the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the earlier EPS, 1971, and EPS, 1995. While the n... Read More


I asked ChatGPT how many credit cards are too many; Experts filled in the gaps with what AI missed

New Delhi, July 2 -- Several banks have devalued their credit cards by cutting reward points, restricting lounge access and revising cashback benefits, prompting cardholders to wonder how many credit ... Read More


Working for a foreign client or firm while living in India? Don't miss this form to avoid paying income tax twice

New Delhi, July 2 -- If you are working for a client or company that is based overseas, your income may be taxed not only in the foreign country where it is earned but also in India, depending on your... Read More


EPS-2026 rules: Will you get pension if you leave your job before completing 10 years of service?

New Delhi, July 2 -- The central government has notified Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the older EPS, 1971, and EPS, 1995. While the new fra... Read More


EPS-2026 replaces EPS-95: Does the Rs.1,000 minimum pension continue? Here's what has changed

New Delhi, July 2 -- The Centre has notified the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the older EPS, 1971, and EPS, 1995. While the new framework i... Read More


How ITR will decide motor accident compensation: SC issues new guidelines for salaried, self-employed and non-filers

New Delhi, July 2 -- Whether someone is a salaried employee, self-employed professional or someone who did not file income tax return (ITR) in previous years, the Supreme Court has now clarified how a... Read More


HDFC Bank credit card caps SmartBuy brand voucher rewards from July 1 - What changes for customers?

New Delhi, July 1 -- HDFC Bank has rolled out major changes to the rewards programme on its SmartBuy platform by introducing a separate monthly cap on reward points earned through brand voucher purcha... Read More