October 2026 will witness several significant changes affecting the finances of the general public. Updates regarding banking regulations, Fixed Deposits (FDs), small savings schemes, LPG, UPI, and in...
If you shop on e-commerce websites or apps like Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho, your online shopping experience is set to change. The government has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 20...
The FASTag Annual Pass, launched on August 15 last year, has gained immense popularity among the public. So far, 10 million (1 crore) vehicle owners have adopted it. The Ministry of Road Transport and...
Gold and silver are metals whose prices are notoriously unpredictable. Yesterday—Monday, September 28—saw a sharp decline in the prices of both gold and silver. While gold dropped by up to ₹4,000, sil...
Bank Holidays October 2026: The month of October is set to be packed with festivals and holidays. Due to major festivals such as Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Karva Chauth, there will be n...
EPF Contribution: The EPFO has raised the PF salary limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. The new rule came into effect on September 17, 2026. Calculations for September will be based on a mix of the old a...
Often, we find ourselves in sudden need of funds, and our options at such times are quite limited. Suppose you need ₹3 lakh. You hold a Fixed Deposit (FD) worth ₹5 lakh, earning an annual interest rat...
RD Missed Installment: An RD (Recurring Deposit) is considered a good option for growing money safely. It requires you to deposit a fixed amount every month, upon which the post office or bank pays in...
EPF Investment: If you have an EPF corpus of ₹50 lakh at the time of retirement, the question isn't just where to park the money. The real challenge is how to cover monthly expenses using this amount...
A three-day bank strike was scheduled to begin today (Monday), but it was suddenly called off overnight. Notably, banks had remained open on Sunday in anticipation of this strike. The decision to defe...
