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DA hike: Oct 21 didn't bring good news, govt employees anticipate 'Diwali gift' from next Cabinet meet | What's expected

DA hike, Oct. 23 -- After the Union Cabinet meetings on 14 and 21 October did not result in the much-awaited dearness allowance hike announcement, central government employees and pensioners are now a... Read More


DA hike: Oct 21 didn't bring good news; govt employees anticipate 'Diwali gift' from next Cabinet meet | What's expected

DA hike, Oct. 23 -- After the Union Cabinet meetings held on October 14 and 21 did not result in the much-awaited announcement of the dearness allowance hike, central government employees and pensione... Read More


Rs.25,000 cover against firecracker mishap in Diwali: How to avail, premium for 30-day financial protection, 11-day plan

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Fintech payments platform PhonePe has announced its comprehensive firecracker insurance for the third consecutive year, offering medical coverage of up to Rs.25,000 for "fixed, p... Read More


Investing in property? Documentation, correct PAN, source of funds - How to ensure you avoid any tax notice for property

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Are you planning to invest in a real estate purchase? We asked experts how many properties can be registered on a single PAN and at what threshold must property transactions be r... Read More


Want to invest Diwali bonus? Returns compared for Rs.50,000, Rs.80,000, Rs.1 lakh in PPF, SIP or FD - Calculation here

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- As we firmly enter the festive season this year, government entities and private corporations are likely to announce Diwali bonus pay for employees. The Union Cabinet on 14 Octob... Read More


EPFO shares stepwise guide on PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: How salaried workers can unlock full Rs.15,000 incentive

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is a welfare scheme for salaried workers and employers. Launched in August 2025, it provides "employment linked incentive... Read More


8th pay commission Mumbai official visit: Work conditions, to operations - What's on agenda for railway dept meetings?

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is in its consultation stage and has scheduled meetings in Mumbai this week and will hold discussions with employee unions, representatives, ... Read More


Rationale or aspirational? What drives car buying? Why Gen Z is moving towards higher-value purchases, big EMI and loans

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Rising car prices and aspirational consumer choices are driving higher auto loan sizes, according to TransUnion CIBIL's 'Shifting Gears 2026 - Credit Drives Today's Mobility' rep... Read More


Home loan of Rs.30 lakh, Rs.50 lakh or Rs.1 crore: Higher EMI or longer tenure-Here's what works better. Calculation explained

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (RBI MPC) unanimously voted to raise the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% from 5.25% on 7 October, marking the first such increa... Read More


EPFO: How to check status, EPF account passbook on official portal, Umang app, SMS, Missed Call, WhatsApp-Stepwise guide

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed investment and retirement savings option for salaried individuals in India. For FY26, the Centre ratified 8.25% interes... Read More