Saturday, April 18, 2026

Finance

Overseas equity mutual funds outperform as Indian stock market slumps

With the stock markets in a tailspin, most equity mutual fund (MF) categories have come up with a poor show in the last one year. But MFs investing in overseas markets and global ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) have...

How to ensure your retirement savings sustain you through inflation, risk and other uncertainties

Planning smartly for the future when you are retired and have to rely on savings rather than active income to get by, is essential. Retirement planning demands a careful analysis of various factors, foreseeable or not.Here's a look...

8th Central Pay Commission meetings in Delhi & Maharashtra: Full schedule, key dates & participation process revealed

8th Central Pay Commission: The discussion, consultation and analysis process for the 8th Central Pay Commission has formally been initiated. This marks a key stage in shaping revised pay structures for Central government employees and pensioners.These consultations aim...

Want to build a good credit score? Here’s how you can do so even without a credit card

Building a good credit score without using a credit card is achievable with consistent fiscal practices and financial discipline. Instead of using credit card history to prove that you have a strong credit profile for future borrowing needs,...

Kisan Vikas Patra: Here’s how long it takes to double your money

Introduced by India Post in 1988 as a small savings certificate, Kisan Vikas Patra is a 115 month (9 years and five months) long scheme, where an investor can put in lump sum amount to double over the...

PPF income strategy: How to get ₹61,000 monthly pension from your public provident fund investment? See calculation

PPF Income Strategy: Public Provident Fund, commonly known as PPF, is one of the most popular small savings scheme in India due to its tax benefits, interest rates and easy accessibility among others. PPF is a long-term investment...

Bank FDs vs small savings schemes: Compare PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi and fixed deposit interest rates this year

Small savings schemes such as the Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme (SSS), and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS); and bank fixed deposits (FDs) are among the investment and financial...

Can you reverse wrong UPI transactions? Key things you must know if you send money to incorrect UPI ID

India is continuing to experience its UPI moment, with the number of transactions increasing every month. However, with growing number of UPI transactions, chances of making a wrong UPI transaction are increasing.UPI touched a record high of 22.64...

New labour code: What changes for your earned leave and encashment under the latest laws — explained

The new labour laws under the OSH Code have introduced some major changes in how employers structure leave policies. The reforms standardise earned leave entitlements across the country and also provide workers with the right to receive an...

8th Pay Commission Basics: A look at its composition, functioning and latest updates

A fresh salary reset is underway for all central government employees and pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission is at the forefront of it. Here is a Q&A on the 8th Pay Commission, how it works, and the latest...
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8th Pay Commission: ₹32,400 to nearly ₹69,000 basic pay? Fitment factor for govt salary hike decoded

Set up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, the 8th Pay Commission is set to make key...
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