Gig workers and platform workers may not have the same retirement benefits as traditional salaried employees. But a new pension model could help them start saving for their future, even with small and irregular contributions. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced the NPS e-Shramik model in October 2025 to bring platform workers … Read more
If you want a safe investment that also gives you regular monthly income, the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) can be a great option. Since it is backed by the Government of India, your money remains secure while you earn a fixed monthly return. This scheme is especially popular among retirees and people looking … Read more
Investors looking to get free bonus shares from Bizotic Commercial have only one last chance to buy the stock. The garment and apparel company has announced a 5:1 bonus issue, which means shareholders will receive 5 bonus shares for every 1 share they own. The company has fixed Monday, August 17, 2026, as the record … Read more
The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides eligible families with health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh for hospital treatment. But having an Ayushman card alone may not always be enough. If details on your Aadhaar card and Ayushman card do not match, you could face problems while trying to use the scheme. For example, if you … Read more
The Indian government has expanded its e-Visa entry network to make travel easier for foreign tourists and business visitors. As part of the latest update, 11 new international entry points have been added across the country. The biggest highlight is that Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal has now been approved as an official e-Visa entry … Read more
If you work with platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, Uber, Blinkit, or Urban Company, here’s some good news. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the revamped NPS e-shramik Model to help gig and platform workers build financial security for retirement. The biggest benefit of this scheme is that workers can start … Read more
India’s IPO market is set for more activity as nine companies have received approval from SEBI to move ahead with their initial public offerings. The companies include PlaySimple Games, Garuda Aerospace, Rediff.com India, Jakson Green and Adroit Industries. The other companies are Expression 360 Services India, SNVA Traveltech, Naini Papers and Laxyo. These companies had … Read more
Investors interested in the Technocraft Ventures IPO have their last chance to apply today, August 11. The mainboard IPO opened for public subscription on August 7 and has already received strong interest from investors. The IPO size is ₹251.88 crore. Before opening to the public, the company raised ₹75.55 crore from anchor investors on August … Read more
New nomination rules for demat accounts and mutual fund folios will come into effect from September 1, 2026. The changes are important for investors who hold shares or invest in mutual funds. Under the new rules, investors with a single demat account or mutual fund folio will need to either add a nominee or formally … Read more
NPS investors have received an important update that could make investing more convenient. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has extended the cut-off time for getting the same-day NAV on National Pension System (NPS) contributions. Under the new rule, NPS subscribers will now have more time during the day to make their contributions … Read more
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified the confusion over possible Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI payments. She said that any MDR introduced on UPI transactions would apply to merchants, not ordinary customers. The clarification came after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised concerns that UPI users could end up paying more for digital … Read more