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HSBC India offers zero forex markup on all credit cards - What this feature means for your travels abroad, explained

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- HSBC India is offering zero forex mark-up for across all its existing credit cards for Indian residents, for a period of one month from 15 August to 15 September, with aim to "pr... Read More


Insurance industry grew 9% in FY26, health and motor fastest growing segments, finds BCG report

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India's general insurance industry grew 9% year-on-year (YoY) in FY26 with Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) of Rs.336,000 crore, according to Boston Consulting Group's 'General... Read More


EPFO's insurance scheme explained: Here's how members can file EDLI claims, avail up to Rs.7 lakh benefit at no extra cost

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), provides insurance cover for salaried individuals in the private sector under its Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) sche... Read More


8th pay commission: Here's how much fitment factor of 2.57, same as 7th CPC, can hike salaries for employees

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is in its consultation stage now, with plans to interact with employee and pensioner associations, federations, unions of central governm... Read More


India's $20 trillion economy by 2036: The 5 growth engines that could unlock its next leap

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- India's road to becoming a $20 trillion economy requires a five-fold leap in a decade and reaching it will depend on 20 reforms or five engines - most of them already within the ... Read More


Ladli Behna Yojana August installment not received yet? Here's when MP govt could deposit Rs.1500 in your bank account

Ladli Behna Yojana, Aug. 16 -- First announced by the Madhya Pradesh government in 2023, beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna Yojana are set to receive their 39th installment of the state's flagship finan... Read More


Digital payments at core - Here's what Gen Z's UPI payments for essentials, discretionary, travel and subscriptions show

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Analysis of millions of UPI transactions, reflecting the spending habits of more than 5.2 lakh salaried Gen Z users by SalarySe showed that digital payments formed the core of th... Read More


8th pay commission: Here's how unions, stakeholders can apply for meetings in Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Jaipur

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is in its consultation stage now, with plans to interact with employee and pensioner associations, federations, unions of central governm... Read More


EPFO: Want to become an EPF subscriber? Here are the conditions for membership and top FAQs answered

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed investment and retirement savings option in India. Salaried individuals are eligible to open an EPF account when basic ... Read More


From 5 lakh to 1.30 crore: Trial and error, discipline and boredom - Investor shares how portfolio grew over 7 years

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- An investor has posted his investment journey on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), claiming that he grew his portfolio from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.1.30 crore over a p... Read More