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KEY HIGHLIGHTS PPF withdrawal rules for 2026 remain strict but investor-friendly. Partial withdrawal allowed from 7th year with clear limits. Full maturity amount is 100% tax-free under EEE status. The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of India’s most trusted savings schemes, backed directly by the Government of India under the Public Provident Fund Act, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS India’s new labour codes may change how gratuity is calculated and paid from 2026 Salary structure tweak can increase gratuity but slightly reduce monthly take-home Faster payout and stronger retirement security for crores of employees The change is linked to the four labour codes passed by Parliament and expected to be fully rolled … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Big January 2026 update on Old Pension Scheme revival, especially in Tamil Nadu OPS promises fixed pension at 50% of last drawn salary — unlike market-linked NPS Hybrid pension model may impact over 12 lakh government employees across India For lakhs of government employees, this news hits straight at the heart. The Old … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Bank of Baroda offers higher FD interest specially for senior citizens in 2026 Interest rates go up to around 7.20% p.a. with extra senior citizen benefit Safe, predictable income option for retirement planning in India That’s exactly why senior citizen fixed deposits continue to be a favourite, especially with trusted public-sector banks like … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS HDFC Bank’s 450-day FD continues to offer strong short-term returns in 2026 Senior citizens can earn up to 7.55% interest for just 15 months Safe, flexible and ideal for investors avoiding long lock-ins In 2026, the HDFC Bank 450-Day Fixed Deposit remains a popular choice among Indians who want better returns than savings … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Central Government tightens rules for handling Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) after a pensioner’s death. Banks must route all PPO return documents only through CPAO; direct submission to departments is banned. Big relief on pension recovery rules: no arbitrary cuts, notice mandatory, instalment-based recovery only. Central government pension news: The Central Government has issued … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS January 2026 DA hike likely between 3% to 5% for central employees November 2025 AICPI-IW stands at 148.2, December data crucial Total DA may rise to 61%–63%, first hike under 8th Pay Commission New year, new expectations — and DA hike discussions are officially heating up. With the release of November 2025 AICPI-IW … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Private banks are currently offering the highest FD interest rates to senior citizens after RBI’s repo rate cut. Interest rates range from 7.30% to 7.75% for specific tenures; no PSU bank features in the top 10 list. Senior citizens should compare tenure-wise returns and book FDs early before rates are revised again. After … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS EPFO allows correction of EPF profile details like name, DOB, marital status, parents’ name and nationality. Some changes are possible online without documents, while others require employer approval or physical process. If Aadhaar is not linked with UAN or the company is closed, a joint declaration process is mandatory. EPF account holders may … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 8th Pay Commission may redesign HRA, Medical Allowance, and Travel Allowance HRA percentage likely to reset, but actual amount expected to rise due to higher basic pay Pensioners may get big relief as medical allowance could double Whenever the 8th Pay Commission is discussed, most attention goes to the fitment factor and the … Read more