Personal Finance

EPFO flags critical error: Check your DoJ/Exit date before it hits your PF

Even small errors in employment dates can affect your provident fund balance and pension eligibility, EPFO warns

80% lack savings, 79% unsure of cover as health risks climb: Survey

Rising health risks meet weak finances: 80% lack savings, 82% fear costs, and 79% remain unsure of insurance coverage

Health insurance claim rejections: Check coverage, exclusions first

Make full disclosure of existing conditions, lifestyle habits, and past treatments

Loan against PPF: Who can borrow, limits, rates, and repayment rules

Loan against PPF allows borrowing at low rates between years 3 and 6, with strict limits, a 36-month repayment window, and impact on returns if delayed

Singer Shreya Ghoshal buys ₹29.7 cr luxury apartment in Mumbai's Worli

The apartment is located in Godrej Trilogy Worli, a high-end residential project in central Mumbai.

Poonawalla's ₹167 cr art buy signals a new asset class for India's wealthy

Cyrus Poonawalla's acquisition is not just about owning a painting-it's about owning a piece of India's cultural identity.

FASTag or pay more: No cash tolls, UPI costs 25% extra, ID waivers end

Govt ends cash tolls from April 10; ID-based waivers scrapped, exempt users must switch to FASTag or annual pass

Identity theft: How a farmer ended up with a ₹14 cr tax bill he never owed

A farmer in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh was left stunned after receiving tax notices of Rs 14.66 crore, allegedly for a fraudulent firm operating by using his name in Delhi.

Are gold ETFs moving away from physical gold? What investors should know

Gold ETF Changes 2026: Physical Gold Allocation Still Above 95%

Invest in gold, global funds to cushion portfolio against fall in rupee

Holding gold and global assets can help Indian investors hedge against rupee depreciation, manage inflation risks, and meet dollar-denominated goals such as overseas education and travel

Form 130 replaces Form 16: Experts explain what's changing in 'tax year'

New document become the statutory tax deduction certificate, introducing a three-part structure and shifting reporting from the 'assessment year' to a 'tax year' framework

Retirement funds: Invest if you are prone to panic-selling amid volatility

Sophisticated investors who manage diversified portfolios and don't wish to outsource asset allocation may avoid them

Carrying gold or extra gadgets into India? What new baggage rules allow

The Baggage Rules 2026 introduce weight-based gold allowances and clearer electronics limits while mandating stricter declarations via digital platforms like the Atithi app

New train rule allows last-minute boarding station change: Know more

Indian Railways eases boarding station rules while tightening cancellation refund windows

Send or receive money abroad? New tax rules will change your paperwork

The Central Board of Direct Taxes ('CBDT') has notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 ('Rules 2026') along with the Forms, for the Income-tax Act, 2025, which has come into force on 1 April 2026.

Forgot to exchange cash? RBI now lets you do it at airport departure gate

The Reserve Bank on Thursday allowed residents as well as non-residents to exchange Indian rupee notes at foreign exchange counters at departure halls in international airports beyond the immigration

Explained: How CBDT's GAAR tweak changes taxation for investors

It makes it clear that GAAR cannot be applied to income from pre-2017 investments, regardless of when they are sold.

From cricket to data Centres: Where India's biggest deals happened in Q1

Deal-making activity involving India reached US$17.4 billion, representing a 44.5% decline from a year ago.

Begin work on improving credit score a year before applying for BFSI job

Employers are using credit history to assess candidates for roles involving clients' money, credit decisions, and sensitive financial data

India's ultra-luxury audio market grows as sound becomes a status marker

From hidden speakers to bespoke acoustic engineering, India's luxury homes are investing heavily in high-end audio systems, where sound is no longer a device but an integral part of design, lifestyle