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FY27 Begins: Post Office TD rates up to 7.5% outpace bank FDs in April-June quarter

New Delhi, April 1 -- As the new financial year, FY 2026-27, kicks off, people will think about where to park their fixed-income investments. Post Office Time Deposits (TDs) remain a popular option, o... Read More


April 1 checklist: 10 money moves you must make today to start FY27 right

New Delhi, April 1 -- April 1 marks the perfect time to reset finances with smart money moves. A clear FY27 financial planning checklist can help you budget better, invest wisely and strengthen long-t... Read More


DA hike delayed, arrears expected in April: 5 reasons behind the unusual delay this year

New Delhi, April 1 -- Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly waiting for the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike from 58% to 60%. Generally, this revision is announced in March; however, the... Read More


Small savings offer interest rates up to 8.2% in Q1FY27, but don't lock your money without these 5 key checks

New Delhi, April 1 -- As the nation enters the financial year 2026-27, small savings investors can breathe a sigh of relief, as interest rates for April-June 2026 continue to remain unchanged. Schemes... Read More


Rupee hits Rs.95: 6 ways the fall affects your personal finances, experts weigh in

New Delhi, April 1 -- FY27 opens in a highly volatile, unpredictable global environment. Rising tensions in the Middle East and a massive outflow of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) from India o... Read More


8th Pay Commission to visit Dehradun on 24 April; stakeholders can apply by 10 April

New Delhi, March 31 -- The Government of India recently announced that a team from the 8th Pay Commission will visit Dehradun on 24 April, as a part of its nationwide consultation process with stakeho... Read More


Govt's Rs.8.2 trillion borrowing plan for H1 FY27: Green Bonds to mobilise Rs.15,000 crore -details here

New Delhi, March 31 -- The central government recently announced its borrowing programme for the first half of the financial year 2026-27, starting tomorrow, targeting gross market borrowings of Rs.8.... Read More


Confused about EPF? 5 common myths on interest, pension and retirement age decoded

New Delhi, March 31 -- The Employee's Provident Fund (EPF) is a key investment pillar that helps in effective retirement planning for salaried individuals in the country. Still, immense confusion pers... Read More


CBDT clarifies TDS on bank interest under Income Tax Act 2025: Key updates, thresholds and smart money moves | Explained

New Delhi, March 31 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently issued an important clarification on the concept of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for bank interest. The CBDT issued the clarifi... Read More


How RBI's Sachet Portal can help you stay safe from financial fraud in FY27; 5-step guide to file complaint

New Delhi, March 31 -- In the new financial year, FY27, safeguarding your finances against fraud and scams is more urgent than ever. With digital transactions, online platforms and investment opportun... Read More