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8th Pay Commission: Minimum fitment factor 1.60 confirmed? What it means for salary, pension of govt employees
Fitment factor 1.60 under 8th Pay Commission: How much could Level-1 basic pay rise for govt employees

With DA set to rise to 60% from January 2026, the minimum fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission is…

By PF Desk
Updated: February 4, 2026 09:21 IST
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme launched: Who can join, charges and medical claim rules
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme launched: Who can join, charges and medical claim rules

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme on a pilot basis to…

By PF Desk
February 2, 2026 22:16 IST
Budget 2026 changes EPF rule: Why this small change could matter to taxpayers
Budget 2026 changes EPF tax rules—here’s why ITR timing now matters

Budget 2026 has quietly changed how EPF-related deductions are linked to the income tax return (ITR) filing timeline. A clarification…

By PF Desk
February 2, 2026 17:24 IST
Employee allowances to PAN requirements for cash deposits and car purchases - New I-T draft rules explained
Tax Regime: New vs Old – Which offers more tax savings after Budget 2026?

The Union Budget 2026 left the income tax structure unchanged, but taxpayers are once again faced with a key decision…

By PF Desk
Updated: February 3, 2026 08:43 IST
Why Budget 2026 could hurt small investors more than they realise: 5 key changes explained
Budget 2026 may hurt small investors more than they realise: 5 key changes explained

Budget 2026 has been presented as a people-friendly and reform-oriented Budget, with the government stressing ease of compliance and long-term…

By PF Desk
February 1, 2026 17:40 IST
Budget 2026 Tax Misreporting Rules Explained: Immunity, Penalties & Compliance Changes
New tax rules turn tough: Misreported income faces 200% penalty

Union Budget 2026–27 brings sweeping changes to tax misreporting rules, extending immunity from penalty and prosecution, lowering tax rates on…

By PF Desk
Updated: February 1, 2026 15:16 IST
underreporting of income due to mistakes or oversight where penalty is 50% on tax amount and framework to underreporting of income in consequence of misreporting of income
Sovereign Gold Bond tax rules change in Budget 2026 – All you need to know about LTCG tax on SGBs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 has unsettled Sovereign Gold Bond investors by tightening one of the scheme’s biggest…

By PF Desk
February 1, 2026 14:33 IST
Income tax changes 2026: 10 big Budget 2026 announcements every taxpayer must know
10 big income tax changes in Budget – New ITR filing deadline, 200 pc penalty on misreporting income and more

From the rollout of the Income Tax Act, 2025 to extended deadlines, foreign asset disclosures, and changes impacting investors, here…

By PF Desk
February 1, 2026 14:23 IST
Budget 2026: Will FM Sitharaman introduce joint income tax filing for married couples?

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026–27, taxpayers and experts are urging the government to allow married couples…

By PF Desk
Updated: February 1, 2026 10:14 IST
Union Budget 2026 Savings & Investment Announcements highlights
Budget 2026 Highlights: Budget makes studying abroad cheaper, FM slashes TCS on education remittances to 2%

Union Budget 2026 PPF, Small Savings, Post Office Schemes, LTCG/STCG Changes, Life Insurance, Gold and SGB Announcements Highlights: From PPF…

By PF Desk
Updated: February 2, 2026 09:22 IST
Atal Pension Yojana, Budget 2026
Budget 2026: Will FM Sitharaman hike Atal Pension Yojana (APY) limit beyond Rs 5000?

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026, over 8.6 crore APY subscribers are watching for a hike in the…

By PF Desk
February 1, 2026 08:46 IST
2026 Union Budget wishlist: From joint tax filing to capital gains relief, what taxpayers want
Budget 2026 taxpayers’ wishlist: Joint ITR filing, tax rebate beyond Rs 12 lakh income to capital gains relief and more

With Budget 2026 to be presented tomorrow, taxpayers are hoping for targeted fixes after last year’s landmark move that made…

By PF Desk
Updated: February 1, 2026 07:38 IST
HRA, capital gains, foreign assets: How tax nudges helped govt mop up over Rs 30,000 crore without raids
HRA, capital gains, foreign assets: How tax nudges helped govt mop up over Rs 30,000 crore without raids

The Economic Survey 2025-26 showed how India’s tax system is moving away from raids and penalties towards “nudging compliance”. Using…

By PF Desk
January 30, 2026 15:56 IST
EPFO Update: Govt to hike minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500 amid rising inflation?
EPFO Update: Govt to hike minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500 amid rising inflation? Labour minister replies to MP’s query

The Modi government has reiterated in Parliament that there is no immediate plan to raise the minimum EPS-95 pension from…

By PF Desk
January 30, 2026 13:15 IST
LIC fund tops 3, 5 and 10-year return charts: Investment grows over 3 times in just 5 years
Best LIC fund: Lumpsum investment doubles in 3 years; Rs 10K SIP grows to Rs 34 lakh in 10 years

LIC MF Infrastructure Fund – Direct Plan has emerged as the best-performing LIC mutual fund across 3, 5 and 10…

By PF Desk
January 30, 2026 06:28 IST
Economic Survey 2025-26 flags big tax reset before Budget: What it means for taxpayers
No income tax till Rs 12 lakh, GST cuts, insurance relief: Are bigger taxpayer benefits coming? What Economic Survey suggests

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, the Economic Survey 2025-26 signals major tax relief for taxpayers, including no income tax up to…

By PF Desk
January 29, 2026 13:54 IST
EPFO may hike wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 soon - How will it impact your PF and pension contributions?
EPFO may hike wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 soon – What it means for your PF and pension contributions

Various labour unions and employees’ representative bodies have been demanding the revision for years citing rising inflationary pressure and inadequate…

By PF Desk
January 29, 2026 12:24 IST
Income Tax searches can scan emails, social media and devices: ICAI warns of privacy risk, nudges govt for urgent fix
Income tax searches can scan emails, social media and devices: ICAI warns of privacy risk, nudges govt for urgent fix

Ahead of Budget 2026–27, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has flagged serious privacy concerns over Section 247…

By PF Desk
January 29, 2026 06:55 IST
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