Personal Finance

EPF Scheme 2026 keeps PF interest rate at 8.25%: Here's what changed

The EPF Scheme, 2026 is now in force. Here's what it changes for PF subscribers and what continues

Shapoorji Pallonji launches 720-home Pune project; prices from Rs 85 lakh

Phase 1 comprises five residential towers offering 720 thoughtfully designed 2, 3, and 3-BHK duplex residences, with prices starting from Rs 84.99 lakhs (all-inclusive).

Indian investors pump record $2.6 bn into realty, account for 57% of flows

Indian investors fuel six-year high in real estate inflows with $2.6 bn investment

Avoid reimbursement claims to reduce stress during hospitalisation

Check the hospital's network status before admission and complete pre-authorisation on time

Use slowdown in housing sales to negotiate a better property deal

Compare nearby projects, negotiate the overall deal and not just the base price, and choose developers with strong delivery records to secure better value

NPS fund managers compared: Which schemes delivered the best returns?

See how NPS pension fund managers stack up on assets under management and returns across equity, corporate bond and government securities

Fund review: SBI Large Cap Fund

Fund review: SBI Large Cap Fund

Months and years: How to match investment choices with your time horizon

Tip: Keeping excess funds in fixed deposits may not be beneficial for the long term due to inflation and other factors

Scuba diving gains depth as more Indians spend on underwater experiences

From beginners to certified divers, Indians are spending more on scuba diving and underwater adventures than ever before

Temporary-status govt workers can get pension without regularisation: SC

Ruling clarifies eligibility, key conditions and steps employees and families should now take to claim benefits

PF above ₹1,800 now formally voluntary: What changes under EPF Scheme 2026

New EPF rules bring legal clarity on higher PF contributions and simplify advance withdrawals from 13 categories to three

EPF Scheme 2026 notified: What changes for your PF account, pension

New EPF framework explained: What changes for subscribers and what stays the same in your retirement savings plan

RBI keeps 8.05% bond rate unchanged: Better than FDs and savings schemes?

State-backed bond offers a steady income option, but investors need to weigh returns, tax impact, liquidity and changing rates before choosing it

Akshay Kumar sells 2 luxury apartments in Mumbai's Mulund for Rs 12.4 cr

Akshay Kumar pares Mumbai property portfolio with Rs 12.38 crore Oberoi Enigma deal

SC sets motor accident compensation rules: ITR may decide payment

Bench differentiates between salaried and self-employed victims, bringing clarity to how courts should assess income while deciding compensation claims.

Mandatory PF contribution capped at Rs 1,800? Here's what it means for you

EPF Scheme 2026 decoded: Will your take-home salary increase?

Delhi-NCR premium housing sales jump 30% in Q1; Rs 1-cr homes dominate

7 in 10 homes sold in Delhi-NCR now cost over Rs 1 crore: Equirus

Travelling without ticket, damaging property: Railway increases fine

New railway rules increase monetary penalties for common offences, including travelling without a ticket, entering women-reserved coaches and misusing facilities.

HDFC Bank changes SmartBuy rewards rules, caps benefits: Rules explained

Premium credit card users can now earn only 3,000 accelerated points monthly on SmartBuy brand vouchers, while overall reward limits remain unchanged

Govt retains small savings rates for July-Sept quarter: Check terms

The Finance Ministry has put out the latest rates for PPF, SSY, SCSS and other small savings schemes for the second quarter of FY27