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Wealth creation: 55 crore UPI users vs 6 crore investors - to increase participation India can learn from global markets

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- EY India's latest 'Wealth inclusion in India: Expanding investor participation beyond metros' report notes that trends have evolved, and the country is poised to add 10 crore lo... Read More


PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana decoded: Salaried employees earning up to Rs.1 lakh/month can get DBT benefit-Check details

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Announced in Union Budget 2024-25 and launched in August 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is a welfare scheme for salaried workers. It aims to prov... Read More


8th pay commission: Bengaluru and Mumbai visits scheduled - Check full list of meeting dates and agenda in October 2026

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has announced official meetings and state visits as part of its consultation stage. According to notices on its official portal, the commiss... Read More


DA news: Is dearness allowance part of your annual CTC? Taxation process, explained

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Adjusted twice a year by the Centre, dearness allowance (DA) is a percentage of employees' basic pay that aims to mitigate the impact of the rising cost of living and inflation.... Read More


NPS Vatsalya: Who can make gift contributions to a child's account? Explained

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The National Pension Scheme's spin-off for children, known as the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, allows parents to open and operate an account for their minor child, till such time that t... Read More


Gen Z now constitute 38% of investors - Here's why they choose capital markets, how India's wealth inclusion has evolved

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Gen Z or investors under the age of 30 now comprise 38% of the investor base in India, up from 23% in FY19, according to estimates in EY India's latest report on wealth inclusio... Read More


EPFO: What is minimum balance? Check rules for early withdrawal, full list of reasons for partial withdrawal here

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Members of the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) are allowed to withdraw up to 100% of eligible funds or 75% of their total provident fund balance, according to the Un... Read More


Bank unions strike: IBA, UFBU form high-level committee to discuss 5-day banking, other demands - Here's all we know

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) in a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), today said that a high-level committee has been constituted to... Read More


Bitcoin testing highs above $84,000 again, can this rally sustain? Here's what experts say investors should watch for...

Bitcoin price today, Sept. 29 -- The world's largest cryptocurrency rose by 1.59% over the past 24 hours today, to $84,355.66, close to recent record high near the $85,000 level earlier this month. At... Read More


8th pay commission: How does salary hike compare between 7th and 8th CPC for same fitment factor? We calculate

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is in its consultation stage and has scheduled more meetings in Bengaluru and Mumbai in October. The panel will discuss suggestions with emp... Read More