Gold Price Today: 24K Gold Holds Firm Above ₹1.43 Lakh in Delhi and Jaipur; Check Latest Rates by City

Gold prices continued their upward trend across India on July 3, supported by firm international bullion prices and a weaker US dollar. The precious metal remained in demand as expectations of a less...

Silver Price Today: Latest Silver Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Major Cities on July 3

Silver prices continued to trade on a firm note on July 3, supported by gains in international bullion markets and positive sentiment in domestic commodity trading. The precious metal witnessed an upw...

EPF vs VPF vs PPF vs NPS vs Mutual Fund SIP: Which Option Makes More Sense Beyond the ₹1,800 PF Contribution?

The notification of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 has brought significant changes to India's retirement savings framework. Under the revised rules, the mandatory employee EPF contri...

8th Pay Commission: Even a Conservative Fitment Factor Could Raise Minimum Basic Pay to Nearly ₹33,000

Discussions surrounding the 8th Pay Commission continue to gain momentum as central government employees and pensioners await clarity on the next revision in salaries and pensions. One of the most clo...

Gold and Silver Prices Jump Worldwide: Three Key Factors Driving the Latest Bullion Rally

Gold and silver prices witnessed a strong rally in both international and Indian markets on July 3, supported by softer US economic data, a weaker US dollar, and renewed buying by central banks. The r...

EPFO Portal Restored After Maintenance, but One Important Member Service Is Still Unavailable

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has resumed most of its online member services following a scheduled system migration and database integration exercise. Subscribers can once again lo...

8th Pay Commission: Employee Unions Submit Five Major Demands, Including ₹69,000 Minimum Basic Pay

The 8th Pay Commission has received a fresh set of proposals from central government employee representatives as discussions on the next pay revision continue. A delegation from the Confederation of C...

SIP Calculator: How Long Will a ₹2,000 Monthly Investment Take to Build a ₹10 Lakh Corpus?

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows investors to begin their wealth-building journey with a small monthly contribution while benefiting from the power of long-term compounding. Contrary to the c...

Bank Holiday on July 6: Why Banks Will Remain Closed in These Areas After the Sunday Break

If you are planning to visit a bank in the first week of July, it is important to check the official holiday schedule before heading to your nearest branch. While banks across India will remain closed...

Gold and Silver ETFs Rally Up to 3% as Softer US Rate Expectations Lift Bullion Sentiment

Gold and Silver ETFs delivered strong gains in the Indian market on Friday, tracking a sharp rise in global precious metal prices. Investor sentiment improved after weaker-than-expected US labor marke...