Renting a home in India used to feel like walking into a grey zone. Verbal promises. Huge security deposits. Sudden rent hikes. If you’ve rented in a big city, you’ve probably faced at least one of these. The Home Rent Rules 2026 aim to change that story. Inspired by the Model Tenancy Act, these rules … Read more
Ever checked your bank statement and noticed a charge you weren’t expecting? It usually traces back to one simple thing: minimum balance rules. If you bank with HDFC, understanding the HDFC Bank minimum balance rules 2026 can save you money, stress, and a few unpleasant surprises. Here’s the good news. Nothing drastic has changed in … Read more
For years, EPS-95 pensioners have been asking a simple question: How do you survive on Rs. 1,000 a month in today’s India? Rising medical bills, food prices, and basic living costs have made that amount feel almost symbolic. That’s why the EPS-95 Pension Hike 2026 has become such a big moment for retirees across the … Read more
Have you noticed how fixed deposit rates quietly change, but special schemes often slip under the radar? That’s exactly what’s happening with the SBI 444-Day FD Scheme 2026, also known as the Amrit Vrishti scheme. It’s not flashy. It’s not complicated. Yet for many savers, it hits a sweet spot that regular FDs often miss. … Read more
If you’re a salaried employee, chances are your EPF balance quietly sits in the background while you focus on monthly expenses. But pause for a moment. That number matters more than most people realize. The EPF Interest Rate 2026 has been confirmed at 8.25% per annum, and once again, it proves why EPF remains one … Read more
If you’re a central government employee or pensioner, January 2026 probably feels a little… uncertain. The 7th Pay Commission has officially completed its 10-year journey, yet the 8th Pay Commission hasn’t kicked in fully. So where does that leave your salary right now? Here’s the thing. January 2026 isn’t about dramatic pay jumps. It’s about … Read more
Most salaried employees treat their Provident Fund like a locked box. Useful, yes. Accessible, not really. That’s changing fast. The EPFO New Rules 2026 quietly rewrite how you can access, manage, and use your PF money, especially during emergencies. Approved in late 2025, these updates are designed for real life. Job loss. Medical needs. Housing … Read more
Prices rarely wait. Groceries, school fees, rent, medical bills—they quietly creep up month after month. That’s exactly why the DA Hike January 2026 matters so much to central government employees and pensioners. Starting January 1, 2026, Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief have moved up, offering timely breathing room in an inflation-heavy economy. This hike is … Read more
Most of us think about salary, bonuses, or increments. Gratuity? It usually stays in the background until the day we resign or retire. But here’s the surprising part. Gratuity Rules 2026 quietly change how much money many employees in India can legally claim, and for some workers, the benefit now starts much earlier than before. … Read more
If you work for the central government, there’s one number that quietly decides how big your salary jump could be. That number is the fitment factor. Back in 2016, when the 7th Pay Commission fixed it at 2.57, many employees saw their basic pay change overnight. Now, with talks around the 8th Pay Commission picking … Read more