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India's first RBI-compliant payment checkout designed for people who are blind or visually impaired,

Updated : Aug 13, 2026

PayU’s new accessible checkout aims to make online payments easier for visually impaired users

People with low vision, colour blindness or light sensitivity can use different visual modes, including high contrast, greyscale, colour inversion and saturation adjustments

EPFO has introduced a 12-month waiting period for premature final settlement of EPF balances.

Updated : Aug 12, 2026

EPFO makes PF withdrawals simpler but adds waiting periods: 5 key changes members should know

The EPFO has introduced new waiting periods for members seeking premature final settlement of their PF balance and withdrawal benefits under EPS. At the same time, the revised framework simplifies partial withdrawals, allowing members greater access to funds for essential needs, housing and special circumstances.

Under the standard EPS framework, the employer contributes 8.33% of basic pay, subject to the applicable wage ceiling.

Updated : Aug 12, 2026

Higher EPS-95 Pension: EPFO received 15.24 lakh applications -- where cases are still pending

EPFO has received 15.24 lakh applications for higher EPS-95 pension, but 11,595 cases remained pending as of August 5, 2026. The latest Lok Sabha data shows significant differences in pending cases across EPFO regions, with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh reporting the highest backlog.

One of the biggest clarifications is that employee and employer contribution rules remain largely unchanged.

Updated : Aug 8, 2026

EPFO 2026: 8 key changes to PF rules covering withdrawals, claims, service and nomination

EPFO has rolled out the EPF, EPS and EDLI Schemes, 2026, introducing several changes aimed at simplifying provident fund rules, digitising services and speeding up claim settlements. Here's a look at the eight key updates that could affect EPF subscribers.

Updated : Aug 7, 2026

Do housewives need to file ITR without a salary? Here's what you need to know before filing

Homemakers may also have to file income tax returns if they earn from interest, rent, investments or certain gifts. The filing requirement depends on exemption limits, income sources and eligible deductions under tax rules.

According to the RBI, polymer notes have a higher upfront production cost than paper notes but are significantly more durable.

Updated : Aug 5, 2026

RBI targets rollout of polymer ₹10, ₹20 notes at start of April 2027; check details

Addressing the media after the MPC meeting, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank is moving ahead with plans to introduce polymer banknotes in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations on a trial basis.

According to the association, CITES was introduced with the objective of enabling most claims to be processed within two to three days through automation.

Updated : Aug 5, 2026

PF claim delays: EPFO officers flag CITES glitches, urge labour minister to boost tech team

The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the association said the new IT platform was intended to automate claim processing and significantly reduce settlement timelines.

The survey found that if merchants begin recovering the transaction fee from customers, nearly half of respondents would avoid making purchases above ₹3,000 through UPI altogether.

Updated : Aug 4, 2026

Could MDR revive credit and debit cards? Survey suggests higher-value UPI payments may decline

According to the survey, more than five in 10 UPI users are likely to move away from the platform for higher-value transactions if an MDR is levied and recovered from consumers.

According to the EPFO, the e-Office application will remain inaccessible from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on August 5.

Updated : Aug 4, 2026

EPFO to temporarily shut e-Office application on August 5 for system upgrade

In a notification issued on August 3, 2026, the retirement fund body said the downtime has been planned to facilitate the upgradation of key components of the e-Office application by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

MDR is the fee paid by businesses to banks and payment service providers for processing digital transactions, and any proposal to restore it applies to merchants—not consumers using UPI.

Updated : Aug 4, 2026

Finance Ministry introduces Bill to enable MDR on UPI, digital payments; government to decide future levy

The move marks the first major policy shift since January 2020, when the government barred banks and payment service providers from levying MDR on UPI and RuPay debit card transactions to accelerate digital payment adoption.

Updated : Aug 4, 2026

Missing PF account? Here's how EPFO's service history can save taxpayers time and hassle

If you've switched jobs multiple times, the feature allows you to check whether all your previous employers and service periods are reflected in your UAN

According to the Delhi government, women aged 21 to 60 years can apply for the scheme if their annual family income does not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.

Updated : Aug 1, 2026

Delhi launches Lakshmi Yojana portal: Women can now apply online for ₹2,500 monthly assistance

The Delhi government has opened registrations for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, allowing eligible women to apply online for a monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500. The first instalment is expected to be credited around Raksha Bandhan after applications and documents are verified.

With the ITR filing deadline ending today, experts advise taxpayers to e-verify their returns, cross-check AIS, TIS and Form 26AS, and ensure their bank details are updated for refunds.

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

ITR filing 2026 deadline today: Can freelancers report income as business income? What you need to know

Tax experts also caution that many freelancers fail to take advantage of the presumptive taxation scheme available under the Income Tax Act

Filing your ITR is only half the job; if you don't verify it in time, the taxman treats it as if you never filed at all.

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

ITR filing deadline today: How the 30-day verification rule lets you verify returns after July 31

So what exactly is this rule, who does it apply to, and how much breathing room does it really give you? Here's everything you need to know before the clock runs out.

Get it wrong, and you either pay an unnecessary late fee or waste your weekend filing when you didn't need to.

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

ITR filing 2026 last day today: Who should file return today, who can wait till August 31

Here's the simple breakdown of who must file today, who can safely wait till August 31 — and what happens if you miss the deadline.

The EPFO appoints SEBI-registered portfolio managers to manage its investments under the discretionary PMS model.

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

Think PMS is only for HNIs? India's largest portfolio management client is EPFO; check details

According to SEBI's data for June 2026, discretionary PMS accounts managed assets worth Rs 36.72 lakh crore, of which Rs 31.04 lakh crore — nearly 85% — belonged to the EPFO and other provident funds.

First-generation entrepreneurs now outnumber legacy wealth creators in a major shift.

Updated : Jul 29, 2026

India's rich list swells to 3,040: Self-made founders rise, women gain ground—but 10 families still control nearly half the wealth

The 360 ONE Top 100 Families List 2026, which maps the collective wealth of India’s most prominent business families, shows the top 100 families together hold Rs 76.5 lakh crore, with the top 10 families accounting for 49 per cent of this wealth.

According to ICRA, one of the biggest drivers has been the strong demand for retail gold loans, particularly from individuals borrowing for personal consumption or business needs.

Updated : Jul 29, 2026

Gold loans may cross ₹30 lakh crore by FY28: Why more Indians are pledging gold

India's organised gold loan market is expected to cross ₹30 lakh crore by FY28, driven by rising demand from households and businesses seeking quick, secured credit. As banks and NBFCs ramp up lending, new regulations and intensifying competition are set to reshape the country's fast-growing gold loan industry.

Welcoming the guidance note, tax experts said that the guidance note should be seen as a compliance.

Updated : Jul 29, 2026

ITR filing 2026: Confused by the 'reason for filing ITR' question? Here's what taxpayers need to know

The field has become one of the most searched tax-related queries this filing season, with many fearing that selecting the wrong option could invite scrutiny or delay refunds

Industry experts say digital gift cards are increasingly being positioned alongside tax-efficient benefits, insurance and other employee perks as part of broader financial wellness programmes.

Updated : Jul 29, 2026

How digital gift cards are becoming part of employee financial wellness

Employee financial wellness is evolving beyond salaries, bonuses and retirement planning, with companies increasingly focusing on helping staff manage everyday expenses. Digital gift cards are emerging as a flexible workplace benefit that combines employee recognition with practical financial support.

The pilot project covers 7.11 lakh inoperative EPF accounts holding balances of ₹1,000 or less, with a cumulative unclaimed amount of ₹30.52 crore.

Updated : Jul 28, 2026

Over 1 lakh EPFO subscribers set for automatic PF refunds as Centre verifies dormant accounts: Report

More than one lakh EPFO subscribers could soon receive their long-pending provident fund balances automatically, without filing a claim, under a new pilot refund initiative. The move is part of the EPFO's digital transformation aimed at returning unclaimed PF money directly to verified bank accounts.

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PayU’s new accessible checkout aims to make online payments easier for visually impaired users

EPFO makes PF withdrawals simpler but adds waiting periods: 5 key changes members should know

Higher EPS-95 Pension: EPFO received 15.24 lakh applications -- where cases are still pending

EPFO 2026: 8 key changes to PF rules covering withdrawals, claims, service and nomination

Do housewives need to file ITR without a salary? Here's what you need to know before filing

RBI targets rollout of polymer ₹10, ₹20 notes at start of April 2027; check details

PF claim delays: EPFO officers flag CITES glitches, urge labour minister to boost tech team

Could MDR revive credit and debit cards? Survey suggests higher-value UPI payments may decline

EPFO to temporarily shut e-Office application on August 5 for system upgrade

Finance Ministry introduces Bill to enable MDR on UPI, digital payments; government to decide future levy

Missing PF account? Here's how EPFO's service history can save taxpayers time and hassle

Delhi launches Lakshmi Yojana portal: Women can now apply online for ₹2,500 monthly assistance

ITR filing 2026 deadline today: Can freelancers report income as business income? What you need to know

ITR filing deadline today: How the 30-day verification rule lets you verify returns after July 31

ITR filing 2026 last day today: Who should file return today, who can wait till August 31

Think PMS is only for HNIs? India's largest portfolio management client is EPFO; check details

India's rich list swells to 3,040: Self-made founders rise, women gain ground—but 10 families still control nearly half the wealth

Gold loans may cross ₹30 lakh crore by FY28: Why more Indians are pledging gold

ITR filing 2026: Confused by the 'reason for filing ITR' question? Here's what taxpayers need to know

How digital gift cards are becoming part of employee financial wellness

Over 1 lakh EPFO subscribers set for automatic PF refunds as Centre verifies dormant accounts: Report

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