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The proposed framework could open the door to startup and private equity exposure, but fund selection, risk limits and approval will determine how EPFO deploys the money

The latest instructions also cover delayed deposits, restoration of investment units and who processes retirement benefits for employees on deputation.

Investors opting for regular plans will have to be informed about their higher costs, as the regulator seeks to improve transparency and protect mutual fund investors

USCIS says enforcement actions since January 2025 are nearly seven times the comparable total under Biden's final two years

PFRDA's revised fee structure includes a Rs 200 onboarding charge and an annual fee of 0.20 per cent of assets, subject to exemptions

The proposal targets recruitment standards, US worker layoffs and employer compliance. Existing PERM rules remain in force until a final regulation takes effect

Tribunal ruling in New Delhi offers relief on a Rs 16.17 lakh allowance, but employees must establish their tax residency and eligibility under the India-UK tax treaty

The report finds 46% of families want to diversify income beyond their core business, while 38% seek a legacy beyond financial returns

Centre's revision is expected to raise DA from 60% to 63% of basic pay, with arrears payable from July 1, 2026.

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Financial advisers explain why investors should look beyond past returns, match funds to their goals and avoid frequent portfolio changes

FAST-DS 2026 offers eligible taxpayers a one-time route to disclose foreign assets, with fees and payment rules varying by category

New local FASTag pass starts Nov 1, with annual fees of Rs 1,500 or Rs 3,000 for eligible residents living within 20 km of a toll plaza

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Experts explained how specialised investment options differ and why investors should build a core portfolio first

A release deed can help consolidate ownership among legal heirs, but removing a name from land records does not automatically end inheritance rights

The bank says its core banking system remains secure and services have been restored. Here is what customers should check and do

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Experts urged young investors to understand crypto's risks, technology and use cases before putting money into it

F1, F2B and F3 family categories advance by a year, while Indian employment-based applicants see limited progress in November

The 45-paise cover offers up to Rs 10 lakh for death or permanent total disability; check eligibility and cancellation deductions before opting in

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Roongta said building a savings habit matters more than chasing returns early in one's career

Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband capable of earning cannot escape his obligation to maintain his wife by citing unemployment or poor business performance