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8th CPC: What is the role of pay commissions in calculation of Dearness Allowance?

New Delhi, May 2 -- Constituted by the Centre every 10 years to revise the allowances, pay and pensions of its employees, the Central Pay Commission (CPC) is responsible for decisions on contributions... Read More


Sovereign Gold Bonds: RBI announces redemption price for 2018 series payable on 4 May; here's how much you gain

New Delhi, May 2 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced price for final redemption of its Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2018-19 Series-I for investors due on Monday, 4 May, according to a releas... Read More


Applying for a loan, requesting a credit report? Here's how your credit score is calculated in India

New Delhi, April 30 -- Credit score is a three-digit number from 300-900 that showcases your credit risk to lenders. It is determined by your past credit behaviour or "financial reputation" and is use... Read More


RBI updates auto-debit rules: Here's what changes for your digital payments using cards, UPI transactions

New Delhi, April 30 -- The Reserve Bank of India in its 'Digital Payments - E-mandate Framework, 2026' announced updates to electronic auto-pay transactions via credit cards, debit cards, prepaid paym... Read More


RBI updates auto-debit rules: Here's what changes for UPI, card payments

New Delhi, April 30 -- The Reserve Bank of India, in its 'Digital Payments - E-mandate Framework, 2026', announced updates to electronic auto-pay transactions via credit cards, debit cards, prepaid pa... Read More


Credit report: Does your spouse's credit history impact your creditworthiness? Check key factors, how to maintain score

New Delhi, April 30 -- A clean credit profile is important when you apply for a credit card, home loan, mortgage or personal loan in the future; and is possible to build through proper planning. For ... Read More


DA: Differences between Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance, explained

New Delhi, April 30 -- The Finance Ministry last week announced revision in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners (including railways and defence personnel), from 58%... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Is the 8th CPC also applicable for state government employees? Top FAQs answered

New Delhi, April 30 -- Established by the central government every 10 years to revise the allowances, pay and pensions of its employees, the Central Pay Commission (CPC) is responsible for decisions o... Read More


Reliance Retail expands beauty portfolio with acquisition of Priyanka Chopra's haircare brand 'Anomaly' - What we know

New Delhi, April 30 -- Reliance Retail today announced that it has acquired actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas' haircare brand 'Anomaly', including its brand assets, digital properties and trademarks, in a m... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Who is Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Supreme Court judge?

New Delhi, April 27 -- The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has received a large number of requests for interactions with the panel from 28 to 30 April 2026 in Delhi, it said in a statement last Frida... Read More