Withdrawing cash from a bank account no longer requires an ATM card. If your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account, you can withdraw money using the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). This facility is supported by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and works through micro-ATMs and banking agents, especially in rural and … Read more
Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has shared its latest “buy” recommendations on several stocks across different sectors. These picks include telecom, steel, real estate, cement, hospitality, and more. The brokerage expects strong long-term returns from these stocks based on their target prices. Below is a simple breakdown of each stock and its expected return. Telecom and … Read more
Airport lounge access has long been one of the biggest attractions for credit card users. But now, banks are changing the rules. Earlier, many users could enjoy free lounge access simply by owning a credit card. Now, most banks are linking this benefit to how much customers actually spend using the card. This means lounge … Read more
If you use the mAadhaar app for Aadhaar-related services, there is an important update for you. UIDAI has officially announced that the mAadhaar app will soon be discontinued. In a recent post, UIDAI advised users to switch to the new Aadhaar app, which promises a smarter, faster, and safer experience for accessing Aadhaar services. The … Read more
If you are planning to invest in an IPO, this could be an important opportunity to watch. Manipal Hospitals is preparing to launch one of the biggest IPOs in India’s healthcare sector this year. According to reports, the company may start investor meetings and promotional activities as early as next week. The IPO is already … Read more
In a major relief for government employees and pensioners, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). Chief Minister Joseph Vijay made the announcement on Thursday amid rising inflation and increasing living costs. With this decision, the DA for state government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners has increased from … Read more
The Income Tax Department has officially started the income tax return (ITR) filing process for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. Taxpayers can now file returns for Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 using the newly released Excel utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4. The department announced that both Excel utility and online filing options are now available on the … Read more
The US government is planning a major change that could directly affect thousands of Indian professionals and students working in America. The US Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to increase the minimum salary requirement for H-1B and related visa holders by around 30%. The proposal, called “Improving Wage Protections,” aims to stop … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed new rules that could give mutual fund companies more flexibility in managing short-term cash needs during the day. If approved, asset management companies (AMCs) may be allowed to use intraday borrowing not just for redemption payouts, but also for several other operational requirements. The move … Read more
After the Covid-19 pandemic, work from home became a normal part of life for millions of employees across the world. In India too, many IT companies and private firms permanently adopted the WFH model. Now, the central government is preparing to give work from home official legal recognition through the new labour and wage code. … Read more
Planning for retirement has become more important than ever. Once a person stops earning a regular salary or business income, managing monthly expenses can become difficult. This is why many people are now looking for safe pension options that can provide a steady monthly income after retirement. Among these, pension plans from Life Insurance Corporation … Read more