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Travelling abroad? Here's full list of foreign countries with UPI facility availability for Indian tourists

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- As acceptance of the unified payment interface (UPI) system broadens, Indians can expect more practical advantages while travelling to and in a number of foreign countries. Amon... Read More


EPFO: What is scheme certificate? Eligibility and requirement explained

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) administers a number of social security programmes, including retirement savings under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), pens... Read More


8th pay commission: DA merger, fitment factor, allowances - Components in focus for salary hike, explained

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Constituted every decade, pay commissions aim to discuss and decide on possible changes to emoluments for central government employees and pensioners. Assembled last year, the 8... Read More


8th pay commission: Last date to apply for Bengaluru meeting on 18 September - Here's how to submit online

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is scheduled to be in Bengaluru for an official two-day state visit from 7 to 8 October (Wednesday-Thursday). Since March, the panel has met... Read More


Govt hikes wage ceiling for EPF coverage: We calculate how this could impact your pension payout at retirement

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday has after 12 years, approved raising the wage ceiling eligibility for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) coverage by Rs.10,000, from the Rs.15,000 set... Read More


NPS Vatsalya: Rules for withdrawal and exit from scheme, explained

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- NPS Vatsalya, the National Pension Scheme's spin-off for children, allows parents to open and operate a pension account for their minor child till they attain majority age. Nota... Read More


8th pay commission begins three-day state visit to Chandigarh tomorrow - What's on the agenda for meetings?

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is scheduled to be in the union territory of Chandigarh for an official three-day state visit from 16 to 18 September this week (Wednesday-F... Read More


NPCI releases MDR framework for UPI transactions - Here's what changes for merchant payments

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) today announced merchant discount rate on UPI transactions for merchants. There is "no impact on any person-to-person transacti... Read More


MDR on UPI transactions: NPCI announces 0.4% on payments above Rs.2,000 - Check details

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The National Payments Council of India (NPCI) today announced merchant discount rate (MDR) on select UPI (person to merchant) transactions. In a statement released on 15 Septem... Read More


MDR on UPI transactions: NPCI announces 0.4% charge on payments over Rs.2,000 capped at Rs.300/transaction from 15 Oct

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The National Payments Council of India (NPCI) today announced merchant discount rate (MDR) on select unified payments interface (UPI) transactions conducted from person to merch... Read More