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Home loan rates in June after RBI policy: SBI, HDFC, PNB and others compared - Who is offering the cheapest loan?

New Delhi, June 8 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, as expected. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to leave the... Read More


ITR filing 2026: When you'll receive Form 16 and who will issue it if you switched jobs last year

New Delhi, June 8 -- As the income tax return (ITR) filing season for FY 2025-26 gets underway, salaried taxpayers are eagerly awaiting Form 16 from their employers. This important document serves as ... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Delay may mean arrears worth lakhs-Here's the math behind the Rs.14 lakh claim

New Delhi, June 8 -- The 8th Pay Commission has once again extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit their inputs, this time until June 15. The submission process was originally launched on Mar... Read More


EPFO eases 100% PF withdrawal rules for special cases: Here's what changed

New Delhi, June 8 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a series of member-friendly reforms aimed at enhancing convenience and improving the overall experience for EPF sub... Read More


Own physical gold digitally? NSE's EGRs make it possible - What they are, how they work and their key benefits

New Delhi, June 7 -- The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) last month launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) as a new segment, in a bid to create a more transparent and efficient price discover... Read More


Old vs new tax regime: Which saves more tax if you earn Rs.20 lakh, Rs.25 lakh or Rs.30 lakh?

New Delhi, June 7 -- With the new tax regime offering lower rates but fewer deductions, many salaried taxpayers are wondering whether the old regime still makes sense. Here's a comparison across incom... Read More


Studying abroad on a loan? Here's the true cost-and the mistakes that can make it even higher

New Delhi, June 7 -- A foreign degree today can easily cost Indian families as much as Rs.1 crore and in some cases even more, making overseas education one of the biggest financial commitments they w... Read More


I asked ChatGPT to skip overcrowded Shimla and Manali for a relaxing June holiday - These hidden gems made the cut

New Delhi, June 6 -- I asked AI where to travel in June for cool weather and complete relaxation, it said I asked ChatGPT to help me plan a June getaway within India that offers pleasant weather, tra... Read More


Small-cap mutual funds reward timing, not just risk-taking: Data reveals smart strategy to invest

New Delhi, June 6 -- In investing, widely accepted assumptions are often treated as established truths. One common perception is that small-cap mutual funds consistently outperform large-cap funds ove... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Central govt employees want old pension back - but can India afford it?

New Delhi, June 6 -- Government employee unions have long advocating for Old Pension Scheme (OPS) by scrapping the National Pension System (NPS). The debate has once again resurfaced in discussions ar... Read More