Notices & Intimations

Every month, a slice of your salary vanishes into something called “PF”. It’s easy to treat it as just another deduction, but that deduction is quietly building your retirement corpus, tax-free. Understanding PF in salary, such as what it means, how it’s calculated, and when you can withdraw it, helps put you in charge of your long-term financial health. Let’s decode it without the jargon.

On the surface the logic holds. Borrow Rs. 7 lakh at 14%, put it into a fund that has averaged 18% over the last three years, and the 4% difference becomes profit on someone else's money.

Five years ago, getting a personal loan in India meant taking a half-day off work, collecting salary slips, and waiting two weeks for a decision...

You’ve spent weeks picking the perfect car, and the showroom quote looks surprisingly affordable. Then the final invoice lands, which is nearly 15% higher. Confusion, even frustration, sets in. You’ve just bumped into the difference between ex-showroom price and on-road price. Knowing this gap isn’t just about dodging surprises; it’s the key to setting a realistic budget and arranging the right finance. Let’s break it down clearly.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the way India transacts, making digital payments faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever.