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The government has withdrawn the upfront IGST exemption for banks and nominated agencies importing precious metals. Since 1 April 2026, these imports have been subject to a 3% customs levy.

HDFC Pensions study found retirement savings targets are growing, but remain below recommended levels, while healthcare costs and medical concerns remain major retirement worries. Here's how much you may need to save...

Tata Consultancy Services will withhold quarterly variable pay from senior employees at C3A grade and above after missing internal performance targets. Junior staff will receive their full eligible pay, as per a report.&...

Meghalaya plans to constitute its Sixth Pay Commission, with a formal announcement of its chairperson and members expected within two weeks. The panel will review pay, allowances, benefits and service conditions for stat...

DA news: The Telangana government has approved release of two dearness allowance and dearness relief installments for state employees and pensioners across cadres. Here's all we know about the development 

Dividend income is taxable, and tax may be deducted at source above a specified threshold. Investors can consider growth-oriented investments, where returns are taxed as capital gains when sold, and should avoid borrowin...

The 8th Pay Commission has received a proposal from IRTSA for graded fitment factors ranging from 2.92 to 4.38 across pay levels. Railway technical supervisors also want a 5% annual increment and changes to minimum-pay c...

Consumers will not pay extra for UPI transactions when a new merchant discount rate takes effect on October 15. Merchants will pay a 0.4% fee on qualifying payments above ₹2,000, capped at ₹300, and cannot pass the c...

About 13% of Policybazaar customers pay health insurance premiums in monthly or quarterly instalments, with an average annual premium of ₹17,500. Here's how the model works and what customers should know before opt...

Unused funds on an Indian travellers forex card can be converted into rupees through the issuers refund or encashment process. The complete process explained. 

Understand the credit card overlimit facility, RBI consent rules, overlimit fees, interest costs and credit score impact. Check six important things to analyse before opting in, including transaction approval, repayment ...

Investors can sell loss-making stocks to offset eligible capital gains from other assets. Here's whether you can lower your tax liability from mutual fund gains by using stock losses. 

Home loan rates start at 7% at select public sector banks in October 2026. Compare rates across 12 public sector banks, including SBI, Bank of Baroda and PNB, and understand the factors that can affect your final borrowi...

NRIs can legally own and rent out property in India while they are living abroad. Here's who can help to manage the house, how to receive rent, pay tax and remit money abroad. 

As rising property prices make down payments harder to afford, some young Indian homebuyers may rely on financial help from parents. Here's whether the money is tax-free, can it invite scrutiny and documents required...

Personal loan interest rates in October 2026 range from 8.90% to 30.50% across 22 lenders. Compare personal loan EMIs, interest rates and processing fees for a ₹5 lakh, five-year loan before choosing a lender and asses...

The 8th Pay Commission may revise central government salaries based on an approved fitment factor. Compare illustrative basic pay calculations at 3.25 and 3.833, understand union proposals and check when the final salary...

The stock market is back at records. These everyday Americans are one reason why.

UIDAI allows Aadhaar holders to report a family members death through an online facility. The process requires specific documents and identity verification. Heres how to submit a request, what details you need, and what ...