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Whenever gold is mentioned in India, the first things that come to mind are jewellery, weddings, and festivals. However, gold is no longer limited to jewellery. Many people also include gold in their investment portfolios. Gold prices have seen significant movement in 2026. Prices are currently at high levels, which has led to a common … Read more

The government has made an important change to the EPFO wage ceiling in 2026. The wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage has been increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. The new limit is effective from September 17, 2026. According to the government, this change could bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under EPFO … Read more

Imagine opening your bank app one morning and suddenly discovering that you can’t transfer money from your account. You try again. Nothing happens. You check your balance and the money is still there, but you can’t use it normally. When you contact the bank, you are told that a transaction has been flagged as suspicious. … Read more

For a long time, credit cards were an easy way to get something extra from money you were already spending. You bought groceries, booked flights, paid bills or ordered something online, and the bank gave you cashback or reward points in return. Airport lounge access made premium cards even more attractive. For frequent travellers, getting … Read more

Today, UPI has become a part of our everyday life. Whether it is buying something from a local shop, shopping online, or sending money to a friend, most people use UPI for payments. You simply scan a QR code and the payment is done within seconds. Now, a new change related to UPI is making … Read more

There has been a lot of discussion around RBI interest rates these days. The main reasons behind this are rising inflation, expensive crude oil, and pressure on the Indian rupee. This has raised an important question: Could the RBI increase the repo rate in the coming months? So far, the RBI has not announced any … Read more

Foreign exchange (Forex) is one of the most overlooked parts of international travel. Many travelers spend weeks planning flights, hotels, and sightseeing but lose thousands of rupees simply because they exchange money the wrong way. Whether you’re traveling for Umrah, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Dubai, Europe, or any international destination, understanding how forex works can save … Read more