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The Public Provident Fund (PPF), one of the most trusted long-term saving options in India, comes with a 15-year lock-in period. However, you can continue your PPF account even after maturity in blocks of five years, and there is no fixed limit on how many times you can extend it. After your PPF account completes…
A couple of years ago employees faced scenarios where employees have had to wait for weeks, or even up to 90 days, to receive their dues after resigning or being terminated, causing financial stress and distrust towards organisation. This long-standing issue is now being addressed. Under the aegis of Code on Wages, 2019, companies are…
West Asia War: As a massive importer of energy and petrochemical raw materials, India may face a trickle-down inflation effect where global supply chain disruptions are manifesting as higher price tags from essential fuels to household personal care items. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF): Jet fuel process in India hit record, crossing Rs 2.07 lakh per…
The deadline to link PAN with the Aadhaar Card was December 31, 2025. If your PAN wasn’t linked by then, it is now considered inoperative. The taxpayers with inactive PANs are now facing real consequences. Filing Income Tax Returns Is Blocked An inoperative PAN doesn’t allow you to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) on the…
Stock Market Investments: Regulators and banks generally prohibit using credit to buy shares or mutual funds. This prevents investors from leveraging borrowed money for volatile market bets, which could lead to a catastrophic debt spiral if the chosen stocks suddenly plummet in value. Court-Ordered Payments: Whether it is child support, alimony, or legal fines, government…
Grocery Store Shock: This is usually where you feel inflation first. You go to the store with your usual budget, but your cart looks significantly emptier. Inflation hits “staples” like bread, milk, and eggs particularly hard. You might also notice Shrinkflation, where the price of your favourite cereal stays the same, but the box suddenly…
Steven Spielberg: Ranked #1 with a net worth of $7.1B, the legendary director behind Jaws and Jurassic Park is Hollywood’s richest celebrity billionaire. George Lucas: Next in the list is George Lucas with a net worth of $5.2B, the visionary creator of Star Wars who famously sold Lucasfilm to Disney. Michael Jordan: Net worth $4.3B,…
Falguni Nayar (Nykaa): An investment banker turned entrepreneur, Nayar founded Nykaa at age 50, revolutionizing India’s beauty retail. By focusing on authenticity and a vast digital catalog, she built a multi-billion dollar empire, becoming India’s richest self-made female billionaire after its 2021 IPO. (Image: X) Mazumdar Shaw (Biocon) calls: A global pioneer in biotechnology, she…
With just a few hours to go for the Union Budget 2026, all eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She will present her ninth consecutive budget on February 1 and people are waiting to see all the major announcements. But beyond taxes, slabs and economic policies, Budget speeches sometimes take a creative turn. Over…
Starting a budget can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to managing your finances. The good news is, with a few simple hacks, anyone can take control of their money and build healthy financial habits. Budgeting doesn’t have to be restrictive—it’s about making smarter choices, reducing stress, and planning for the future. Track Every Expense:…