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It is a common misconception among salaried employees that if Provident Fund (PF) is being deducted from their salary, then after the age of 58 years, they will compulsorily get pension every month. According to the rules of the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), not every employee who contributes to …

There is a possibility of action in selected sectoral stocks in the Indian stock market on the second trading day of the week. Based on mixed signals from global markets, inflows from institutional investors (FIIs/DIIs) and technical breakouts, leading brokerage houses and technical analysts have prepared a list of 20 …

Government oil marketing companies—Indian Oil (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL)—have not made any major changes in the prices of 14.2 kg Domestic LPG Cylinder, which directly impacts the kitchen budget. While the prices of commercial gas cylinders (19 kg) continue to see revisions on a monthly basis, …

Within a few months of daily use of the smartphone, the sound of the loudspeaker often starts sounding slow, muffled or crackling. During calling, the other person’s voice is not heard clearly or while playing songs, the sound feels weak even if the volume is increased to 100%. Most of …

Amidst the ongoing fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market, Indian oil marketing companies—Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL)—today, 8 September 2026 Retail selling prices of petrol and diesel have been released. There has been no major change in vehicle fuel …

Wealth creation over the long term does not require huge lump sum investments. On the basis of disciplined savings and the power of time i.e. compounding (compound interest), even small monthly savings can create a fund worth crores in future. If an investor starts a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) of …

There is good news for those buying gold just before the upcoming festive and wedding season. Due to slowdown in the prices of precious metals in the international market and temporary stagnation in domestic demand, gold prices have softened in the Indian bullion market. A decline in prices per 10 …

India’s hydrocarbon sector regulator, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), has made the data disclosure and technical reporting regime extremely stringent for oil, natural gas and city gas distribution (CGD) companies operating across the country. The regulator has given clear instructions that it will be mandatory to provide …

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has launched the revolutionary ‘Face Authentication Technology’ (FAT) based service, taking digital services to its members to a new level. Now first-time employees will not need to visit the company’s HR department or EPFO ​​to get their Universal Account Number (UAN) made or activated. Employees …

As the process of 8th Central Pay Commission (8th Central Pay Commission) is being expedited for central employees and officers, the assessment of possible salary increase at different levels of the pay matrix has started. Level 18, the topmost level of the pay matrix, which is reserved for officers holding …