The pension regulator is taking a fresh look at how retirement money is invested in India. To make the National Pension System (NPS) stronger and more future-ready, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has set up a high-level expert committee. The goal is simple: help subscribers build better long-term retirement wealth while managing … Read more
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest insurance provider, offers several plans designed for different age groups. Some of these plans also provide regular income, making them useful for managing expenses after retirement. One such popular option is the LIC Smart Pension Scheme. This is an immediate annuity plan. It starts paying pension … Read more
Good news for around 90,000 central government employees and pensioners: the government has approved major revisions to their salaries and pensions. The Finance Ministry announced that this update will cost over ₹8,000 crore. Employees and pensioners of public sector insurance companies, NABARD, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will benefit from the change, which … Read more
Is your name still listed on the ration card? Many people in Bihar are suddenly finding their names missing from the free ration beneficiary list under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). If this has happened to you, there is an important update you should know. The Bihar government has started a large-scale … Read more
Aadhaar has become one of the most important identity documents in India today. With the government making it mandatory to link Aadhaar with PAN cards, passports, and several essential services, its importance has grown rapidly. This also makes protecting your Aadhaar details more critical than ever. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to misuse … Read more
Railway journeys are not just trips for senior citizens—they are often a necessity. Many elderly people travel for medical treatment, to visit their children, or to go on pilgrimages. However, for the past five years, senior citizens have been asking one question: what happened to the railway ticket discounts they once received? Ahead of Budget … Read more
Shares of SRF Limited remained in focus during trading on Wednesday. The stock fell nearly 7% and touched ₹2,704. This decline came a day after the company announced its December quarter results, which were largely better than market expectations. SRF reported a 59.7% year-on-year jump in net profit to ₹432.7 crore, compared to ₹271 crore … Read more
Avana Electrosystems shares made a strong debut on January 20 on the NSE Emerge platform. The stock was listed at ₹77.50 per share, which is about 31.4% higher than its SME IPO price of ₹59 per share. After the strong listing, the share price fell nearly 5% and touched the lower circuit at ₹73.65. Even … Read more
Shadowfax Technologies, a fast-growing logistics company, has opened its initial public offering (IPO) for public subscription today. The company aims to raise Rs 1,907.27 crore from the primary market, making this one of the notable IPOs in the logistics space this year. Below is a simple and clear breakdown of everything investors need to know. … Read more
Senior citizens looking for safe investment options can still earn attractive returns with fixed deposits (FDs). For 2026, several small finance banks are offering high interest rates on 3-year FDs, with some going up to 7.5%. Let’s take a look at the best options for senior citizens. Top Small Banks Offering High FD Rates Senior … Read more
Fixed deposits continue to be one of the safest and most trusted investment options for senior citizens in India. Recently, several small finance banks have announced attractive FD interest rates, with some offering returns as high as 7.5 percent. These higher rates can help senior citizens earn a steady and reliable income from their savings. … Read more