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LTCG tax limit explained: How it quietly hurts salaried mutual fund investors
Investing in mutual fund SIPs? How LTCG tax rule is silently hurting you

The revised LTCG tax framework introduced in Budget 2024 has quietly increased the tax burden on salaried mutual fund investors,…

By PF Desk
January 28, 2026 17:05 IST
8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor 3.25 gains momentum — highest-ever salary hike for govt employees?
8th Pay Commission: Highest-ever salary hike for central govt employees coming? Fitment factor debate heats up

As talks around the 8th Pay Commission intensify, a fitment factor of up to 3.25 is gaining momentum among central…

By PF Desk
January 28, 2026 09:48 IST
Ayushman Bharat: Rs 10 lakh health cover for families with seniors above 70 — Condition explained
Ayushman Bharat: Rs 10 lakh health cover for families with seniors above 70 — Condition explained

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY now offers up to ₹10 lakh health insurance cover to families with senior citizens aged 70 and…

By PF Desk
January 27, 2026 21:46 IST
Govt to modify 8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference? Employees threaten to go on strike
Govt to modify 8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference? Employees threaten to go on strike

Central government employees have threatened a one-day nationwide strike on February 12, 2026, demanding changes to the 8th Pay Commission’s…

By PF Desk
January 27, 2026 18:45 IST
Centre issues detailed guidelines on gratuity payment to these govt employees – All you need to know
Centre issues detailed guidelines on gratuity payment for these govt employees – All you need to know

The Centre has issued consolidated guidelines on gratuity payment for CPSE employees, clarifying that gratuity up to ₹20 lakh is…

By PF Desk
January 27, 2026 13:36 IST
8th Pay Commission: NC JCM Staff Side begins groundwork, Drafting Committee to finalise proposals
Rs 58,500 minimum salary under 8th Pay Commission? What all central govt employees should know

Preparations for the 8th Pay Commission have gathered pace as the NC JCM (Staff Side) begins drafting its memorandum on…

By PF Desk
January 25, 2026 17:37 IST
EPFO 3.0 trending on Google Trends: UPI withdrawals and bank-like services ahead
EPFO 3.0 trending on Google Trends: UPI withdrawals and bank-like services ahead

EPFO 3.0 has been trending on Google Trends as the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation prepares to roll out a major…

By PF Desk
January 24, 2026 23:18 IST
Budget 2026 income tax: Taxpayers demand equal interest on delayed income tax refunds and unpaid tax dues amid refund delays
Interest on refunds at par with interest on unpaid taxes: Taxpayers’ key demand in Budget 2026

As Budget 2026 approaches, taxpayers and experts are demanding parity in interest rates on income tax refunds and unpaid tax…

By PF Desk
January 24, 2026 19:35 IST
Deductions like 80C, 80D and home loan benefits haven't changed in years — and what Budget 2026 can fix
10 years, no relief: Budget 2026 to finally hike 80C limit to Rs 3 lakh, boost home loan tax benefits?

Deductions under the old tax regime such as Section 80C, 80D and home loan interest benefits have remained unchanged for…

By PF Desk
January 23, 2026 14:21 IST
Parents depositing money in a Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account at a post office to secure a girl child’s future.
The Triple-Tax Advantage: Why Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is still the best 80C investment in 2026

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana has emerged as a trusted government-backed savings scheme for the girl child, with over 4.53 crore…

By PF Desk
Updated: January 21, 2026 20:31 IST
8th Pay Commission: Employee Unions Push for 3.25 Fitment Factor, Experts Urge Caution
8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor of 3.25 suggested — what it means for govt employees’ salary and pension

As the 8th Pay Commission gathers pace, the fitment factor has become the key talking point. From conservative estimates of…

By PF Desk
January 21, 2026 17:25 IST
New tax regime slabs to change again? What taxpayers should realistically expect in Budget 2026
New tax regime slabs to change again? What taxpayers should realistically expect in Budget 2026

As Budget 2026-27 approaches, taxpayers are keenly watching whether the government will once again tweak income tax slabs under the…

By PF Desk
January 20, 2026 18:39 IST
Old tax regime's peak rate at 42.7%: Is surcharge moderation on the cards in Budget 2026?
Old tax regime’s peak rate at 42.7%: Is surcharge moderation on the cards in Budget 2026?

With peak personal income tax rates touching 42.7% for high earners, experts say India risks squeezing consumption, investment and long-term…

By PF Desk
January 20, 2026 15:58 IST
Budget 2026-27 middle-class tax relief: Will Section 87A rebate be raised to Rs 15 lakh?
Budget 2026-27: Govt to raise Section 87A rebate to Rs 15 lakh under new tax regime? Experts weigh in

Section 87A rebate has quietly emerged as one of the biggest tax relief tools for middle-income taxpayers under the new…

By PF Desk
January 19, 2026 18:44 IST
CGHS OPD Consultation Charges: Key Changes, Rules and What Beneficiaries Should Know
Govt issues CGHS OPD fees clarification: What central govt employees must know before hospital visit

The government has issued a detailed clarification on OPD consultation fees under the revised CGHS rate list. The Health Ministry…

By PF Desk
January 19, 2026 16:43 IST
Tax Year vs Assessment Year: How the new income tax law changes ITR filing from 2026
‘Tax Year’ replacing ‘Assessment Year’ in new income tax law: How it will impact taxpayers

From April 1, 2026, the new Income-tax law will replace ‘Assessment Year’ with ‘Tax Year’ to simplify tax filing and…

By PF Desk
January 19, 2026 13:42 IST
Delayed 8th Pay Commission to hit FY2028 Budget hard as salary payouts seen rising 40–50%, says report
8th Pay Commission arrears and Budget impact: How many months of arrears and exact salary hike lie ahead

With January 2026 passing without any salary revision, the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is now expected to be…

By PF Desk
January 18, 2026 15:46 IST
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EPFO Update: PF withdrawal via UPI to be a reality soon – Check step-by-step guide to withdraw money

EPFO Latest Update: Members will be allowed to withdraw a substantial portion of their EPF balance instantly.

By PF Desk
January 17, 2026 19:04 IST
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