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8th pay commission: What is fitment factor? We calculate salary hike for multipliers of 1.83, 2, 2.57 and 3.83

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is in its consultation stage and has scheduled meetings in Mumbai later this month, in order to hold discussions with employee unions, repres... Read More


DA, pay scale, salary, pension, increments - Here's what can be expect from 8th CPC recommendations; full list

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is in its consultation stage and has scheduled meetings in Mumbai later this month, in order to hold discussions with employee unions, repres... Read More


Retired early? EPFO explains how long members continue earning interest, how to recover inoperative account

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) considers any member account with no contributions for three consecutive years after you have retired or reached 55 years of age ... Read More


UPI transactions above Rs.2,000: 0.40% MDR pushed until after Diwali, says NPCI

UPI MDR, Oct. 13 -- The 0.40% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs.2,000 has been pushed and will come into effect after Diwali, the NPCI said in a statement today. Notably, this... Read More


Setting aside Rs.2,000 per month in PPF can put your child on path to 'crorepati' status in long run. We calculate how

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Parent looking to gift their child a secure future, can consider the public provident fund (PPF) - among the preferred options for guaranteed returns when it comes to long-term f... Read More


DA news: What are the types of dearness allowance, how is it calculated and revised? Here are top FAQs answered

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Revised twice annually based on data from the All-India Consumer Price Index (AICPI), Dearness Allowance (DA) is a percentage of employees' basic salary aimed at mitigating cost-... Read More


Want to build Rs.1.5 lakh emergency fund? We calculate how much monthly savings you'll need

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- An emergency fund is an important component of long-term financial planning that sets aside money for unexpected, but urgent situations. This "rainy-day" fund must be separate fr... Read More


Shriram Finances hikes in FD rates: Check and compare fixed deposit interest rates for senior citizens, women

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Shriram Finance has revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates across all tenures effective from Sunday, 11 October 2026, the company said in an official release. A non-banki... Read More


NPS Swasthya top-up benefit explained: How much cover do you get under Aditya Birla Health Insurance plan?

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Aditya Birla Health Insurance (ABHI) has become the first insurer to launch NPS Swasthya in partnership with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the co... Read More


Air India gives students flat 10% off on domestic fares: Check eligibility criteria, offer period, how to book and more

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Aviation giant Air India is offering students a limited-period discount on domestic fares on eligible bookings made till 20 October 2026. The offer builds off the airline's year... Read More