Income Tax Refund Lower Than Expected? Here Are 7 Common Reasons Your Refund May Have Been Reduced

Many taxpayers expect to receive the full income tax refund they calculate while filing their Income Tax Return (ITR). However, after the return is processed, the amount credited to the bank account m...

July 1 Rule Changes: LPG Prices, Aadhaar Update, Passport Fees, EPFO, Credit Cards and ITR Deadlines Explained

Several financial and regulatory changes have come into effect across India from July 1, 2026, impacting households, taxpayers, bank customers, EPF subscribers, passport applicants, and credit card us...

PM Surya Ghar Scheme: Rajasthan Homeowner Cuts Power Bills With ₹78,000 Subsidy for Rooftop Solar

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana continues to encourage households across India to adopt rooftop solar power by offering government subsidies for eligible installations. One beneficiary from Rajas...

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Interest Rate Unchanged at 8.2%: How Much You Need to Invest to Build ₹10–50 Lakh

The Government of India has retained the 8.2% annual interest rate for the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) for the July–September 2026 quarter. As one of the country's most popular small savings scheme...

LIC Amritbaal Plan: Child Insurance Scheme Offers Guaranteed Additions for Long-Term Financial Security

Planning for a child's future often involves preparing for major milestones such as higher education, professional studies, or marriage. For parents seeking a market-independent savings option with li...

Gold Posts Worst June Quarter in 13 Years as Prices Slide 14%; Dollar Strength Weighs on Bullion

Gold recorded its weakest June quarter in more than a decade, with prices falling sharply amid a stronger US dollar and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve could maintain a tighter intere...

EPFO Online Services Remain Suspended Until July 2; PF Withdrawals and Claims Temporarily Unavailable

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will have to wait a little longer to access several online services, as the organisation has extended its scheduled maintenance period. Millio...

Delaying Your SIP by Just One Year Could Cost You Lakhs: Here's the Power of Starting Early

Starting a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) even a year later than planned can have a much bigger impact on your long-term wealth than many investors realize. While the missed investment amount may ap...

Jet Fuel Prices Reduced by ₹5 Per Litre as Global Oil Softens; Airlines May Benefit From Lower Fuel Costs

Airlines in India could see some relief in operating costs after Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were reduced by approximately ₹5 per litre on July 1, 2026. The price revision follows a decline in...

8th Pay Commission: 5 Major Updates for Central Government Employees as Key July Meetings Begin

The 8th Pay Commission has entered an important phase, with several official meetings and stakeholder consultations scheduled for July 2026. As the commission moves closer to preparing its recommendat...