Saturday, April 18, 2026

Finance

₹13 crore digital arrest scam: Ex-Delhi judge says awareness is your strongest defence— 6 ways to protect yourself

A 77-year-old Delhi retiree lost more than ₹13 crore in a sophisticated ‘digital arrest’ scam. In this case, fraudsters duped her by impersonating police officers and a judge through a WhatsApp video call. Such scams are on...

Did you know EPF once offered 12%? A look back at historical returns as govt clarifies on interest rate hike demand

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has always been a key instrument for retirement and wealth preservation in India, especially due to the assured returns it offers to lakhs of subscribers.Over the last few decades, the applicable interest rate...

Want to maximise your PPF returns? Here’s a simple tip to gain full benefits

The new financial year has begun today on 1 April 2026 (FY2026-27) and its again time to think about your yearly investments and savings. A key component of financial planning for the future includes investment in public provident...

DA hike pushed to April: Here’s how it could affect central govt salaries and pensions

Much to the chagrin of central government employees and pensioners, no announcement on dearness allowance (DA) was made in February or March; it is now expected to happen this week.Once the announcement is made, central government employees and...

The volatility trap: Why straddles and strangles fail when you need them most

Options sold as “volatility plays” hide a structural flaw—one retail traders often discover too late, after the market moves, premiums collapse, and the trade that seemed safe quietly turns costly. Source link

Here’s how your in-hand salary changes after 1 April as new Income-Tax Act comes into effect — Check details

The new Income Tax (I-T) Act is set to come into effect tomorrow, on 1 April 2026, with the new financial year 2026-27 and is likely to impact salaried employees, especially under the Old Tax regime.The new rules...

Old tax regime vs new tax regime: Do I-T Act changes in April have an impact? Check which is better for you

Old tax regime vs new tax regime: The new financial year FY26-27 is set to begin from 1 April (tomorrow), and there may be some confusion over whether changes to the Income-Tax Act and updates to deductions under...

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

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 stakeholders. This visit forms a key step in gathering...

Govt announces small savings schemes interest rates for April-June 2026: Here’s how much you get for PPF, NSC, deposits

The government today kept interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including the public provident fund (PPF) and national savings certificate (NSC), for the eighth straight quarter, beginning 1 April 2026.“The rates of interest on various Small...

Achieve FY27 personal finance goals: Here’s a month-by-month guide to beat deadlines, manage taxes and investments

Managing money and finances is not about last-minute decisions made in haste. It is about discipline, integrity, timing and clarity of mind. That is why a well-thought-out, structured month-by-month economic plan for FY27 (April 2026 to March 2027)...
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Man Stabs To Death In Delhi: Father-son duo stabbed to death in south Delhi, accused detained | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: A 60-year-old man and his 40-year-old son were stabbed to death, allegedly by one...
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