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Thousands of employees saw a dip in their October take-home pay. The reason isn't a pay cut, but a major hike in the mandatory EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.
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Thousands of employees saw a dip in their October take-home pay. The reason isn't a pay cut, but a major hike in the mandatory EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.
01 NOV · 5 min read
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Markets
India's Nifty is down 13 per cent this Samvat, its worst performance in over a decade. Here is why 'cheap' stocks are failing to attract buyers and why BlackRock remains cautious.
26 OCT · 6 min read
Policy
The government has issued 11 crore unique Farmer IDs ahead of schedule. Here is how the AgriStack framework aims to automate loans and insurance while killing rural red tape.
25 OCT · 4 min read
Markets
While US tech giants face a massive sell-off, Indian IT stocks just had their best week in years. Here is how global investors are swapping AI builders for implementers.
17 OCT · 5 min read
Investing
SEBI ordered Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy to refund ₹546 crore for running an illegal advisory service under the guise of financial education.
24 OCT · 5 min read
Personal Finance
As Diwali approaches, the government uses inflation-based DA and output-based PLB to calculate festive pay. Here is the math behind the payout.
18 OCT · 5 min read
Investing
Mutual funds like HDFC and Kotak have halted large gold investments just as global prices top $4,150. Here is why SEBI is stepping in.
16 OCT · 5 min read
Oct 23, 2026
Despite a seemingly normal monsoon, India's reservoirs are at just 67% capacity. Here is why the government is rushing to import staples to prevent a winter food price spike.
Economy · 5 min read
Oct 22, 2026
The Jio IPO has triggered a massive surge in the Indian Rupee. Here is how global investors selling dollars to buy Jio shares is accidentally driving up our currency's value.
Economy · 5 min read
Oct 21, 2026
India is cutting the price it pays for maize-based ethanol by Rs 3 per litre. We explain how a drought-led grain shortage forced a choice between green fuel and affordable chicken.
Economy · 5 min read
Oct 19, 2026
Indian banks are quietly retreating from the rural heartland as climate risks and a Super El Nino make farm lending too risky. Here is why your grocery bill is at stake.
Economy · 5 min read
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