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55% of bank customers want better digital support on web and apps, branches important for KYC, documents: EY report

New Delhi, May 21 -- 55% of Indian banking customers want improved digital support across the app, web and chatbot, according to an EY report. It further found that branch locations remain important f... Read More


Income-tax return forms released: Here's all you need to know about ITR-1 Sahaj - Top FAQs answered

New Delhi, May 21 -- The Income-Tax department has notified I-T return (ITR) forms for assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) or financial year 2025-26 (FY26) and enabled Excel Utility for the ITR-1 and ITR-4... Read More


8th central pay commission: Roll-out takes years - Here's why central government employees may get pay hike only in 2027

New Delhi, May 21 -- The 8th central pay commission has begun its consultation process and is holding discussions with employee representatives and stakeholders across various states before making its... Read More


Dearness Allowance demands: Employee representative groups demand inflation-linked compensation, 4% hike - Details

DA demands, May 21 -- The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has begun active discussions with stakeholders and invited applications from candidates for full-time and part-time consultant roles with the... Read More


Dearness Allowance: Uttar Pradesh announces 2% hike in DA for state government employees

Dearness Allowance, May 21 -- The Uttar Pradesh state government has today announced a 2% hike in DA and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners, effective from 1 January. T... Read More


Can EPF be attached for liabilities? What happens if employer recovers contribution but doesn't deposit? FAQs answered

New Delhi, May 20 -- Administered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the EPF Act of 1952, EPF is a retirement savings scheme available to salaried citizens. The current EPF an... Read More


Income-tax returns: Here's how taxpayers can use e-pay process to clear their dues online - Stepwise guide

New Delhi, May 20 -- Income-Tax return (ITR) forms for financial year 2025-26 (FY26) or assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) have all been notified by the tax department, and Excel Utility for the ITR-1 and... Read More


Permit for third-party payment in mutual funds: Here's what SEBI's proposal could change for investors

New Delhi, May 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has in a draft consultation paper uploaded to its official website today proposed to enable third-party payments in mutual funds ... Read More


SEBI proposes EPF-style investing in mutual funds - Here's all you need to know

New Delhi, May 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has in a draft consultation paper uploaded to its official website today proposed to enable third-party payments in mutual funds ... Read More


8th central pay commission: CPC panel invites applications for consultants - How to apply, eligibility, tenure, pay

New Delhi, May 20 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has invited applications from eligible candidates to fill vacancies for consultants on a contractual basis in the commission. Applicants have ... Read More