Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 8 July that Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number (UAN)-based PF accounts will now be transferred automatically when members change jobs, eliminating the need to submit separate transfer applications. While the process is expected to become much smoother, the automatic transfer is not guaranteed in every case. Incorrect…
More than two crore income tax returns have been filed so far for AY 2026-27 as the ITR deadline draws closer. To avoid errors while reporting income, taxpayers must keep all their necessary documents ready before starting the filing process, including the interest certificate issued by their banks or post office. The interest certificate provides…
Andy Burnham will have a lot of important jobs when he steps into Number 10. One of them will be to try to fix the UK’s apparently broken stock market. The persistent undervaluation of UK stocks may provide buying opportunities for investors, but it seems to be overseas institutions that are taking advantage, rather than…
Nationwide and Virgin Money are increasing a range of mortgage rates from 16 July, with fixed-rate deals rising by as much as 35bps. Nationwide said it will increase selected fixed and tracker rates by up to 35bps. The increase will apply to products for first-time buyers, home movers, existing customers moving home and remortgage borrowers….
EQB shares climbed $12.54 to $148.43 by mid-afternoon following Loblaw Companies Ltd.’s announcement of an automatic share purchase plan. The plan allows Loblaw’s broker to acquire additional EQB shares, potentially increasing the retailer’s holdings from about 8.46 million shares to as many as 10.6 million, subject to a cap of 24.9% of EQB’s outstanding shares….
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched NPS PRIDE-Disha, a digital decision-support tool that enables National Pension System (NPS) subscribers to compare the historical performance of pension funds in a way that better reflects how most investors actually contribute to their retirement corpus. Unlike the existing method of comparing point-to-point returns over…
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You need to stay updated on the latest consumer shopping trends to adapt your strategy. Start by exploring local products, as 71% of shoppers prefer them. Incorporate affordable luxuries into your offerings to attract customers seeking small indulgences. Don’t overlook nostalgia; it can drive purchases. Also, consider using AI assistants to personalize experiences. As you…
The U.S. Mint is now producing a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump’s face, tied to celebrations of America’s 250th birthday this year, the Treasury Department said Wednesday. The coin’s final design was approved earlier this year by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts—a body whose members were appointed by Trump—though the version unveiled Wednesday…
The mandatory minimum balance of 25 per cent of the total accumulated funds introduced under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme 2026 was prompted by low retirement savings among members, with nearly half of the subscribers left with only ₹10,000-20,000 in their provident fund (PF) accounts at the time of final settlement, the Employees’ Provident…