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For central government employees, the salary account will remain zero-balance while offering concessional rates on home, education, vehicle and personal loans.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Govt rolls out new salary account package with banking, insurance, card perks

Announced this week, the initiative is aimed at central government employees across all categories, Group A, B and C, and will be offered through public sector banks.

An estimated eight crore EPFO subscribers stand to benefit from these changes.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

EPFO news: UPI-based EPF withdrawals to start by April, aiming for streamlined access

EPFO will allow it subscribers to gain faster access to their provident fund savings, with the facility to withdraw EPF directly into their bank accounts through a UPI-based payment gateway expected to roll out by April this year. The labour ministry is developing a system under which a portion of the EPF balance will remain locked in, while a substantial share can be withdrawn seamlessly via the Unified Payments Interface.

ince January 2025, PF transfer requests are processed automatically without requiring any action from either employees or employers.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

From withdrawals to claim settlements: EPFO simplifies access to your PF corpus in major social security push

EPFO has simplified partial withdrawal rules by merging multiple provisions into a single, easy framework, ending confusion and delays. Members can now withdraw up to 75% of their balance for eligible needs, while 25% remains invested for retirement security.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Now, flyers can earn IndiGo BlueChip points as they shop

IndiGo BluChip members can now earn 1 point for every Rs 100 spent on any Nobero product

Under the new rules, a larger portion of pay will now go toward statutory contributions such as provident fund and gratuity, strengthening long-term savings.

Updated : Jan 15, 2026

How Labour Code 2025 will rejig your salary: Here’s how take-home pay, bonus, leave encashment will change

Under the revised framework, wages include basic pay, dearness allowance and retaining allowance. If these components together fall short of the 50 per cent threshold, employers are required to add the difference to ensure compliance.

Employers are now expected to revisit compensation structures to align with this broader wage definition after the new reforms have changed how “wages” are defined.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Labour Codes 2025 explained: How the new gratuity formula impacts your monthly payout

The rollout of the new labour codes in November 2025 has put gratuity rules back in focus, with reforms set to reshape who qualifies and how payouts are calculated. From expanded eligibility for contract workers to higher benefits driven by a broader wage definition, the changes mark a major shift in employee social security.

Mid-cap and small-cap funds attracted ₹4,176 crore and ₹3,824 crore, respectively, while large-cap funds saw inflows of ₹1,567 crore.

Updated : Jan 9, 2026

Gold ETFs log record inflows as equity MF investments cool marginally in Dec: AMFI data

Despite the month-on-month dip in equity inflows, systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions touched a record ₹31,001.67 crore in December, highlighting disciplined retail participation.

Since January 2025, the EPFO simplified the process of updating profiles for members.

Updated : Jan 8, 2026

EPFO update: EPFO to accept transgender identity cards for name, gender change in records

With the latest notification, the Transgender Identity Certificate/Card has now been formally added to this list of acceptable documents. “The said document shall be deemed to have been included in the List of Acceptable Documents available as Annexure II to the circular dated January 16, 2025, on Simplification of Joint Declaration Process,” the EPFO said.

When investors grasp these core distinctions, markets stop feeling intimidating and start feeling logical.

Updated : Jan 4, 2026

Language of wealth: These 10 finance word-pairs separate smart investors from the rest

By cutting through jargon and focusing on every day money behaviour, learning these word combo can replace fear and emotion with clarity, discipline and long-term confidence.

Updated : Jan 3, 2026

‘No systemic failures in UPI’: Phi Commerce’s Rajesh Londhe on rising challenges in real-time payments

The surge in UPI transaction volumes has also brought challenges into sharper focus. Alongside record usage, consumer complaints related to failed transactions, delayed confirmations and refunds have risen, drawing attention to stress points within the fast-expanding ecosystem.

According to Torrent Gas, the revised pricing makes CNG up to 43 per cent cheaper than petrol.

Updated : Jan 2, 2026

Torrent Gas slashes CNG and PNG prices following PNGRB pipeline tariff overhaul

Torrent Gas has cut CNG prices by up to Rs 3.50 per kg and domestic PNG prices by up to Rs 2 per standard cubic metre (scm), following the implementation of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board’s (PNGRB) unified pipeline tariff from January 1, 2026.

From February 1, cigarette length will largely determine price hikes, with shorter sticks seeing smaller increases and longer, premium cigarettes facing the sharpest rises.

Updated : Jan 1, 2026

Cigarette tax: From February 1, cigarette prices to rise -- here’s what each stick will cost

According to the notification, unfiltered cigarettes shorter than 65 mm will attract an excise duty of Rs 2,050 per 1,000 sticks, while filtered cigarettes up to 70–75 mm will be taxed at Rs 5,400 per 1,000 sticks. Longer and premium variants will face even higher levies, with duties going up to Rs 8,500 per 1,000 sticks.

Motor vehicle tax is typically a one-time levy paid at the time of registration or periodically during renewals, depending on the category of vehicle.

Updated : Jan 1, 2026

Breather for EV buyers: Full road tax exemption for EVs in Tamil Nadu extended by two years

Issued under the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974, the extension covers both transport and non-transport EVs. The revised exemption window will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, offering continued relief to buyers.

As per new rules, pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco and allied products will be taxed at a 40% GST rate, while bidis will attract 18% GST under the revised tax structure.

Updated : Jan 1, 2026

Tobacco taxes decoded: FAQs explain machine-based excise on chewing tobacco, gutkha

Under the new framework, excise duty will no longer depend on actual production or self-declared output. Duty will be levied on a deemed quantity of production linked to the maximum capacity of the machine.

The rupee logged its steepest annual decline in three years, pressured by heavy equity outflows and the absence of a US trade deal.

Updated : Dec 31, 2025

Is It the best time for NRIs to transfer money to India amid sustained Rupee depreciation?

The Indian rupee crossed a historic milestone by breaching the 90-per-dollar mark on December 3, 2025. The slide means NRIs now get more rupees for every dollar remitted, enhancing the value of overseas savings sent to India.

Gratuity eligibility for fixed-term and contractual employees will reduce from five years to one year under the new Labour Codes.

Updated : Dec 31, 2025

What the new labour codes mean for your salary, gratuity: ICAI breaks it down

At the core of the changes is a redefinition of wages. Under the new Labour Codes, at least 50% of an employee’s total remuneration must be paid as wages, which include basic pay, dearness allowance and retaining allowance.

8th Pay Commission Update: The pay revision exercise for Central government employees and pensioners under the 8th Pay Commission is likely to come into force from January 1, 2026

Updated : Dec 31, 2025

January 2026 financial changes: How 8th Pay Commission, new credit card, income tax and MF rules affect you

With January 1 marking the start of both a new year and a new month, several reforms announced in 2025 will begin taking effect, impacting your salaries, banking services, taxation, investments, lending practices and digital payments.

Currently, a fee of Rs 1,000 is applicable for linking PAN with Aadhaar. While the amount may seem modest, the larger concern is that an unlinked PAN can become inoperative.

Updated : Dec 30, 2025

PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline on December 31, 2025: Check linking steps, late fee & what happens next

The PAN–Aadhaar linkage has been made compulsory to strengthen identity verification within the tax system. By linking the two unique identifiers, the government aims to eliminate duplicate PANs, reduce tax evasion, and improve the accuracy of financial records.

The current decline in savings rate in the Indian economy is a matter of concern.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

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Govt rolls out new salary account package with banking, insurance, card perks

EPFO news: UPI-based EPF withdrawals to start by April, aiming for streamlined access

From withdrawals to claim settlements: EPFO simplifies access to your PF corpus in major social security push

Now, flyers can earn IndiGo BlueChip points as they shop

How Labour Code 2025 will rejig your salary: Here’s how take-home pay, bonus, leave encashment will change

Labour Codes 2025 explained: How the new gratuity formula impacts your monthly payout

Gold ETFs log record inflows as equity MF investments cool marginally in Dec: AMFI data

EPFO update: EPFO to accept transgender identity cards for name, gender change in records

Language of wealth: These 10 finance word-pairs separate smart investors from the rest

‘No systemic failures in UPI’: Phi Commerce’s Rajesh Londhe on rising challenges in real-time payments

Torrent Gas slashes CNG and PNG prices following PNGRB pipeline tariff overhaul

Cigarette tax: From February 1, cigarette prices to rise -- here’s what each stick will cost

Breather for EV buyers: Full road tax exemption for EVs in Tamil Nadu extended by two years

Tobacco taxes decoded: FAQs explain machine-based excise on chewing tobacco, gutkha

Is It the best time for NRIs to transfer money to India amid sustained Rupee depreciation?

What the new labour codes mean for your salary, gratuity: ICAI breaks it down

January 2026 financial changes: How 8th Pay Commission, new credit card, income tax and MF rules affect you

PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline on December 31, 2025: Check linking steps, late fee & what happens next

Drop in aggregate savings and household savings matter of concern, says new report

New year, new rules: How banking, credit scores, salaries and household costs change from Jan 1

Paying EMIs at 18%? Why clearing costly NBFC debt matters more than starting SIPs

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