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UPI hits record high in March 2026: 5 tips to stay protected during digital transactions

New Delhi, April 2 -- India's digital payment ecosystem continues to grow rapidly. UPI transactions have set a new record of Rs.29.53 lakh crore in March 2026, as detailed in data released by National... Read More


Kerala polls: UDF promises Rs.25 lakh insurance, Rs.3,000 pension in manifesto

New Delhi, April 2 -- The United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Indian National Congress, on Thursday, 2 April, released its manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections scheduled for 9 Ap... Read More


FY27 Begins: Post Office TD rates up to 7.5% outpace bank FDs in April-June quarter

New Delhi, April 1 -- As the new financial year, FY 2026-27, kicks off, people will think about where to park their fixed-income investments. Post Office Time Deposits (TDs) remain a popular option, o... Read More


April 1 checklist: 10 money moves you must make today to start FY27 right

New Delhi, April 1 -- April 1 marks the perfect time to reset finances with smart money moves. A clear FY27 financial planning checklist can help you budget better, invest wisely and strengthen long-t... Read More


DA hike delayed, arrears expected in April: 5 reasons behind the unusual delay this year

New Delhi, April 1 -- Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly waiting for the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike from 58% to 60%. Generally, this revision is announced in March; however, the... Read More


Small savings offer interest rates up to 8.2% in Q1FY27, but don't lock your money without these 5 key checks

New Delhi, April 1 -- As the nation enters the financial year 2026-27, small savings investors can breathe a sigh of relief, as interest rates for April-June 2026 continue to remain unchanged. Schemes... Read More


Rupee hits Rs.95: 6 ways the fall affects your personal finances, experts weigh in

New Delhi, April 1 -- FY27 opens in a highly volatile, unpredictable global environment. Rising tensions in the Middle East and a massive outflow of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) from India o... Read More


8th Pay Commission to visit Dehradun on 24 April; stakeholders can apply by 10 April

New Delhi, March 31 -- The Government of India recently announced that a team from the 8th Pay Commission will visit Dehradun on 24 April, as a part of its nationwide consultation process with stakeho... Read More


Govt's Rs.8.2 trillion borrowing plan for H1 FY27: Green Bonds to mobilise Rs.15,000 crore -details here

New Delhi, March 31 -- The central government recently announced its borrowing programme for the first half of the financial year 2026-27, starting tomorrow, targeting gross market borrowings of Rs.8.... Read More


Confused about EPF? 5 common myths on interest, pension and retirement age decoded

New Delhi, March 31 -- The Employee's Provident Fund (EPF) is a key investment pillar that helps in effective retirement planning for salaried individuals in the country. Still, immense confusion pers... Read More