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Finance

Gold overdraft facility: Here’s all you need to know about eligibility, credit limit and comparison to gold loan

Gold overdraft is a flexible credit facility offered by banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) where you can pledge your gold assets as collateral in exchange for a revolving line of credit.Indian households on average hold some 25,000-30,000...

₹10 lakh health insurance: Is it enough in 2026 amid rising medical costs? 6 key factors to consider

In the year 2026, a ₹10 lakh insurance cover is still marketed and promoted as ‘sufficient’ for an average family in the country. Yet, given how medical inflation is rising, such a figure may fall short in...

Gratuity payment: What are the new rules? How is gratuity calculated? Key FAQs answered

The new labour codes, which were implemented from 1 April, have introduced significant changes to provident fund, salary and gratuity payments among others. Under the new labour codes, the Centre has made significant changes in terms of gratuity...

EPFO 3.0 PF withdrawal rules: How much provident fund balance can you withdraw using ATM and UPI?

PF withdrawal rules under EPFO 3.0: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation introduced the EPFO 3.0 last year to modernise the retirement body's digital framework and operational procedures. EPFO 3.0 is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2026, with...

From pension disbursal system to auto settlement, how EPFO 3.0 reforms have improved user experience

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PPF: Can a Public Provident Fund account be closed prematurely?

LivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed...

Can your Swiggy food delivery and Instamart orders sponsor your next stay at a Marriott hotel?

All of us order groceries and daily-use household products every month. Also, most of us dine out, although the frequency may vary. Can our grocery and dining-out spends sponsor our next hotel stay during a vacation? Swiggy and...

TDS exemption for senior citizens explained: Form 121 replaces Form 15H — key updates and mistakes to avoid

Senior citizens who are earning income below the basic exemption limit will no longer use Form 15H to avoid tax deducted at source (TDS). Under the Income-tax Rules 2026, this form has been replaced by Form 121.Both Form...

ITR filing for AY 2026-27: Don’t miss these crucial changes in Form 1

The government has notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Financial Year 2025–26, effective from 1 April 2026, with certain updates to the old forms. The new Income Tax Act also took effect on 1 April, bringing major...

West Asia war poses no recession risk for India, but economic slowdown is on the cards: Madan Sabnavis

With no end in sight to the West Asia war, concerns are rising over inflation, interest rates and GDP growth in India. As part of the Money Guru series, Bank of Baroda chief economist Madan Sabnavis breaks down...
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