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Kisan Vikas Patra: Here's how you can apply for KVP scheme at the nearest post office - Check the stepwise guide

New Delhi, May 25 -- A small savings certificate scheme offered by India Post since 1988, Kisan Vikas Patra promises to double your lump sum investment over its full 9.5-month (115 month) tenure. Whil... Read More


EPFO: Want to file a grievance with the retirement fund body? Here's a stepwise guide for EPF members

New Delhi, May 25 -- Retirement fund body, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is offering EPF and voluntary provident fund (VPF) at 8.25% interest this quarter for salaried citizens. N... Read More


Want to avoid penalties, make most of tax benefits? Here are precautions you should take while filing income-tax returns

New Delhi, May 25 -- Taxpayers can log into the official e-filing portal (https://www.incometax.gov.in/) to file income-tax returns for assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) or financial year 2025-26 (FY26).... Read More


Life Insurance Corporation: Two New Jeevan Sathi plans launch from June - Check eligibility, policy features, benefits

New Delhi, May 25 -- The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is launching two new life insurance policies in June 2026 - the New Jeevan Sathi Single Premium and New Jeevan Sathi Limited Premium.... Read More


8th pay commission: Here's how central govt employees, pensioners and stakeholders can submit feedback - Stepwise guide

8th pay commission, May 25 -- Central government employees, pensioners, representative groups, unions and stakeholders can submit their feedback online to the 8th central pay commission (CPC). This co... Read More


DA, DR hike: Difference between dearness allowance and dearness relief, explained

New Delhi, May 25 -- Dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) are often used terms when discussing salary increases for central government employees, public sector staff, defense personnel, ba... Read More


Credit card fees and charges: Here are top things to watch for to manage credit effectively

New Delhi, May 24 -- A line of flexible, short-term borrowing, credit cards assist with tracking expenses, simplify payments and offer valuable benefits from banks and lenders, besides helping build y... Read More


EPFO: What is scheme certificate, why do EPF members need it, and who is eligible? Top FAQs answered

New Delhi, May 24 -- Administered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the EPF Act of 1952, EPF is a retirement savings scheme available to salaried citizens. Today, we discuss, ... Read More


PPF vs SIPs: Here's how much corpus an investment of Rs.2,000 per month for 30 years give you?

New Delhi, May 24 -- When planning your investments, it is important form a plan based on your current finances, risk tolerance, and future goals. Smart financial planning is guided by the desire to m... Read More


Income-tax returns: Forms notified, excel utility enabled - All you need to know about ITR-4 Sugam online; see top FAQs

New Delhi, May 24 -- Income-tax return (ITR) forms for financial year 2025-26 (FY26) aka assessment year 2026-27 (AY27) have been notified by the tax department. Further, it has also enabled Excel Uti... Read More