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    PF Desk is the byline used by FinancialExpress.com’s personal finance desk. PF Desk brings to you unbiased coverage of personal finance news and trends to help you remain on top of your money journey. Articles by PF Desk are a one-stop online destination for the latest developments related to Income Tax, Investments, Savings, Lending, Retirement/Pension, Insurance, Real Estate and Succession Planning. From mutual fund performance data, new fund offers (NFOs), insurance policies, government schemes, announcements by various regulators (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, EPFO, RERA), changes in personal income tax rates/slabs, bank deposits and small savings interest rates, credit card rules and offers, insurance premiums to exclusive property market trends – PF Desk has written thousands of stories on them all. Set up in 2022 and currently managed by Sanjeev Sinha and Mithilesh Jha, who have a combined editorial experience of 40+ years, PF Desk not only covers personal finance news but also provides the latest trends and data-based insights to help readers, including government and private sector employees, millennials, retirees, and senior citizens, take smart money decisions. Stay connected with PF Desk through FinancialExpress.com’s social media channels to track authentic personal finance news amid the rapidly changing financial and regulatory environment.

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    What is average debt per borrower in India? Govt answers in parliament
    What is average debt per borrower in India? Govt answers in Parliament

    India’s reliance on household credit has surged sharply in recent years, with new data presented in the Lok Sabha showing…

    By PF Desk
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    8th Pay Commission DA merger update: Finance ministry breaks silence on basic pay–dearness allowance integration
    8th Pay Commission DA merger update: Finance ministry breaks silence on basic pay–dearness allowance integration

    The Ministry of Finance has confirmed in Parliament that the 8th Central Pay Commission has been formally constituted, but clarified…

    By PF Desk
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    Paying over Rs 50,000 rent? New TDS rule and rent agreement rules 2025 you must know

    If your monthly rent exceeds Rs 50,000, a 2% TDS deduction is now mandatory under Section 194-IB. Along with this,…

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    2-day full and final settlement post employee's resignation now mandatory under Labour Codes — What it means for employers
    2-day full and final settlement post employee’s resignation now mandatory under Labour Codes — What it means for employers

    India’s new Labour Codes mandate that employers must complete full and final settlement within two working days of an employee’s…

    By PF Desk
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    All central pensioners must get monthly pension payment slip, govt to banks
    All central pensioners must get monthly pension payment slip, govt to banks

    The Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) has issued a fresh circular directing all authorised banks to send monthly pension payment…

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    CGHS beneficiaries should not switch to Ayushman Bharat — Know key benefits they stand to lose
    CGHS beneficiaries should not switch to Ayushman Bharat — Know key benefits they stand to lose

    Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) and ECHS (ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) beneficiaries are also…

    By PF Desk
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    Pension revision removed from 8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference?
    Pension won’t be revised under 8th Pay Commission? Parliament question triggers big concern among central govt employees

    A fresh controversy has erupted over the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) after a pointed question in the Rajya…

    By PF Desk
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    Best index funds: Smallcap, midcap and Nifty 50 compared across 3, 5 and 10-year return charts
    Best index funds: Smallcap, midcap and Nifty 50 compared across 3, 5 and 10-year return charts

    India’s index fund landscape changes dramatically when you compare 3-year, 5-year and 10-year performance charts. Smallcap and thematic indices dominate…

    By PF Desk
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    Learn how to update your Aadhaar card address online after moving homes. Complete step-by-step process, documents required, and processing time…

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    EPFO cannot block payments without prior notice to debtor, says Bombay High Court

    The Bombay High Court has ruled that EPFO cannot issue a prohibitory order under Section 8-F without first giving notice…

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    Google Trends: Why taxpayers are searching more about the Income Tax Department

    ‘Income Tax Department’ has emerged as one of the most searched terms on Google Trends as over 1 crore taxpayers…

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    5 big gratuity rule changes every salaried employee must know in 2025

    India’s new labour codes, implemented in November 2025, have triggered the biggest transformation in gratuity rules in decades. From reduced…

    By PF Desk
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    Over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers deactivated as part of UIDAI’s clean-up drive – Details here

    UIDAI has sourced deceased persons’ data from Registrar General of India (RGI), States/UTs, Public Distribution System, National Social Assistance Program…

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    Income Tax Refunds 2025: Who gets faster refunds — salaried taxpayers or business professionals?

    Refunds for AY 2025–26 have been slower than usual, with nearly 92 lakh returns still unprocessed even after more than…

    By PF Desk
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    3 new NPS rules that transform it into a mutual fund competitor

    The National Pension System (NPS) has undergone three major upgrades in 2025—100% equity access via Tier 2, ultra-low fund management…

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    New income tax rules coming April 1: 5 major changes for common taxpayers
    New income tax rules coming from April 1: 5 major changes for common taxpayers

    India is about to witness the biggest overhaul in its income tax system in more than six decades. From April…

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