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The new tax regime has made income tax filing easier, but there’s one complaint many salaried employees share, i.e., it offers very few deductions. If you’ve been wondering whether there’s still a legal way to reduce your tax liabilitythe answer could lie in your salary structure rather than a new investment. A growing number of…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has started introducing its new system, known as EPFO 3.0, which aims to modernise the retirement savings framework for salaried workers across India. This latest update is designed to offer faster and much simpler digital services for more than seven crore subscribers. UPI Withdrawals, Faster Digital Claims Rollout Under the…
Last Updated:September 23, 2025, 16:09 is EPFO warns members against using PF savings for buying an iPhone or vacations. The EPFO has introduced the ‘Passbook Lite’ facility within its member portal (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/). (File Photo) If you are planning to withdraw your PF amount for discretionary spending, like buying an iPhone or going for a hill-station…
Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 19:08 is The investments under the PPF scheme have been capped at Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year. The government also allows investors to extend their PPF savings. (Representative Image) Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the most popular long-term savings schemes in India. It offers secured returns with…
Last Updated:May 24, 2025, 16:03 is The government has approved an 8.25% interest rate for EPF for 2024-25, allowing EPFO to credit interest to over seven crore subscribers. This rate remains unchanged from FY24. The EPFO earlier proposed to retain the 8.25% interest rate — unchanged from FY24 — at its 237th meeting of the…
PPF vs NPS for Retirement Planning: When planning for a secure financial future, two of the most popular investment options in India are the Public Provident Fund (PPF) and the National Pension System (NPS). Both offer unique benefits and cater to different investor needs. Here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide which one is…