8th Pay Commission: How much will your pay rise from January 1, 2026? Check level-wise calculation

8th Pay Commission: How much will your pay rise from January 1, 2026? Check level-wise calculation

Written By Anubhav Maurya Published: 12:09 PM, Jan 1, 2026 | Updated: 12:16 PM, Jan 1, 2026 The 8th Pay Commission is set to bring major salary hikes for central government employees, defence personnel, and pensioners from January 1, 2026. While the new pay cycle has officially begun, actual payments will depend on the commission’s…

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PAN Aadhaar Link Status: Is your PAN active? Here’s how to link, check status and what happens if you miss the December 31 deadline

PAN Aadhaar Link Status: Is your PAN active? Here’s how to link, check status and what happens if you miss the December 31 deadline

Written By ZeeBiz WebTeam Published: 1:13 PM, Dec 24, 2025 | Updated: 1:14 PM, Dec 24, 2025 According to the ITR department, both registered and unregistered users can link their Aadhaar and PAN on the e-filing portal, even without logging in. You can use the quick link Link Aadhaar on the e-Filing home page to…

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Time to be cautious on sectoral, thematic funds; gold a must in portfolios: Harshvardhan Roongta

Time to be cautious on sectoral, thematic funds; gold a must in portfolios: Harshvardhan Roongta

Harshvardhan Roongta, CFP, Roongta Securities, has advised investors to remain cautious while investing in sectoral and thematic funds and stressed the importance of maintaining gold and silver as part of long-term asset allocation. Speaking on investment strategy, Roongta said no ‘superhit’ strategy works for everyone. “The best investment strategy is one that suits an individual’s…

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