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Calculate gratuity after 10 years of service on 50,000, 1 lakh and 1.5 lakh monthly wages. Understand the gratuity formula, estimated payouts, eligibility rules and payment deadlines under the Code on Social Security, 2020, before planning your finances.

Gold, silver prices today, 24 October: Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today. 

EAAA India Alternatives IPO saw 65.42% of its anchor investor allocation go to domestic mutual funds. SBI Midcap Fund and ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund received the highest allocations. Heres the complete list of schemes.

EPFO: Here's how pensioners can avail the doorstep digital life certificate (DLC) service from India Post to submit their Jeevan Praaman Patra.

The premium Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper is engineered to significantly reduce travel time while providing passengers with state-of-the-art amenities and superior overnight comfort.

ICICI Bank and Indian Bank have revised fixed deposit (FD) interest rates from 23 October 2026. Check the latest FD rates for general depositors and senior citizens, including higher returns on select long-term deposits and Indian Banks special 555-day and 777-day FD schemes.

The 8th CPC is consulting employees, pensioners and unions before submitting recommendations on salaries, allowances and benefits by May 2027. Here's what the ToRs state on dearness allowance and why employees are demanding DA merger 

Uttar Pradesh government employees are awaiting a DA hike for July 2026 after the state last raised DA from 58% to 60% in May. Recent DA hikes in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala have raised expectations. Here's what you need to know. 

The EPFO ECR deadline for September 2026 is 31 October. Find out how the revised 25,000 PF wage ceiling affects employee contributions, payroll calculations, mandatory EPF membership and employer compliance requirements.

DA hikes: From Himachal Pradesh's Diwali increase to Kerala, Telangana, Sikkim, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh announcements Check full list of states that have released dearness allowance hikes this year. 

Will the 8th Pay Commission merge dearness allowance (DA) with basic pay? Here is what the 5th, 6th and 7th Pay Commissions recommended, along with FNPO, Bharat Pensioners Samaj and AIDEFs key demands. Read on to know more. 

The 8th Pay Commission may consider raising the leave encashment limit for central government employees from 300 to 450 days. Know how the proposal could boost retirement payouts, what unions are demanding and whether the change has been approved.

Bank holiday today: Public and private lenders, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB branches, will be closed on 24 October for fourth Saturday off. Check the full RBI calendar here 

Wheat cultivation depends heavily on assured irrigation, and farmers are less vulnerable to variations in rainfall.

Companies are turning internships into the primary way of hiring management students, offering tuition waivers, scholarships, housing, live projects and leadership access. 

The proposed Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme is part of a broader push to boost textile and garment manufacturing and exports, and capitalise on key free trade agreements signed by India in recent years, including those with the UK and the European Union.

Bank of India expects margins to improve in H2 FY27 as faster loan repricing offsets slower deposit-cost increases, while strong FCNR(B) inflows boost liquidity but weigh on near-term NIMs.

The Reserve Banks framework on turnaround time and customer compensation for failed transactions sets clear deadlines. Here is all you need to know.

The new rules mandate strict leverage ratios from 1 April 2027 to strengthen balance-sheet resilience. The RBI turned down banks request for additional time to prepare.

RBI says Indias economy remains resilient, supported by strong domestic demand and rising exports, despite growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. 

VISHWAS 2026 is a one-time settlement scheme that lets employers resolve disputes over damages levied for delayed Provident Fund contributions. Several High Courts have directed or encouraged employers to use the scheme to close pending litigation.

Aviation turbine fuel is one of the largest cost items for carriers. When a state lowers the tax on ATF, the tax component of fuel purchased at its airports falls.

Form 141 is intended to streamline TDS reporting and payment for transactions involving immovable property, rent, payments to contractors or professionals, and transfers of virtual digital assets (VDAs).

Airlines have asked Adani-run Mumbai airport to prove it must cut about 5 million passengers a year of capacity before moving some international flights to Navi Mumbai. 

LuLu International Shopping Malls has leased 62,035 sq ft at I-Thums Galleria in Greater Noida for 15 years, with total rent nearing 51 crore. The deal comes as the UAE-based retailer targets 25 outlets across Delhi-NCR by 2030. 

A division bench of Justices Rana Vikram Singh and Bibek Chaudhuri passed the order on October 9. Along with upholding the divorce, the court directed the husband to pay his estranged wife 36.25 lakh as permanent alimony.

Focused mutual funds hold up to 30 stocks but typically benchmark against the Nifty 500 TRI or BSE 500 TRI. Experts explain why this comparison can mislead investors, whether style-based benchmarks are needed, and how to assess returns, downside risk and stock selection.

A BIS hallmark provides information about the purity of the gold in a jewellery article. It does not, by itself, certify the quality, authenticity or origin of every diamond or gemstone set in the piece.

The 342-km Bengaluru-Vijayawada greenfield highway is part of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase II. The six-lane, access-controlled road aims to improve connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

The Income-tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026, introduces Form 141 to consolidate four TDS forms. Applicable from Tax Year 202627, it covers specified property purchases, rent, contractor and professional payments, and virtual digital asset transfers. Here are the thresholds and filing rules.

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.5% interest on fixed deposits in October 2026. Small finance banks offer the highest rates, followed by private and public sector banks. Here is a comparison of top FD rates across banks for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year tenures.

Proposed changes to insurance commissions could reshape distribution, jobs and access to protection. Reform must be backed by evidence of lower costs and better consumer outcomes.

The junction caters to over five lakh residents and is aimed at reducing traffic congestion on one of Greater Noida Wests busiest traffic corridors.

After her belongings were delayed, damaged and partly lost during a Delhi-to-Nagaland move, Longchar sought compensation. The consumer commission held the movers deficient in service and rejected Urban Companys claim that it was merely an intermediary.

This state government has raised the Dearness Allowance (DA) from 45% to 50% for eligible employees. The additional DA will be paid with the October 2026 salary in November, while arrears from July 2023 and January 2024 to September 2026 will be paid separately as prescribed.

Investing 10,000 monthly in Post Office RD or PPF can help build long-term savings. Compare October-December 2026 interest rates, investment tenure, maturity, tax benefits and reinvestment requirements before choosing a scheme.

Central government employees await the July 2026 DA hike announcement. If DA rises from 60% to 61%, 62% or 63%, employees with a basic pay of 18,000 could receive 180, 360 or 540 more per month, respectively. Here is how the increase could affect different salary levels.

PhonePe is offering 25,000 insurance cover against firecracker mishap amid the festive season. Here's how to avail the products; check details of premium payment for 30-day financial protection, and 11-day plan.

Legal experts confirm that income-tax laws set no numerical limit on properties a person can own under one PAN. However, buyers should retain proof of funds, sale deed, payment evidence and transaction records. 

A 20 lakh home loan at 8.5% interest could cost significantly less if you increase your monthly EMI by 5,000. Compare regular and higher EMI calculations to understand potential interest savings, repayment tenure and key factors to consider before increasing your home loan EMI.

Do debt mutual funds eliminate portfolio risk? A 25-year study shows how adding equity to a debt portfolio may reduce volatility while improving average returns. Heres how different debt-equity combinations have historically performed and what mutual fund investors should know.

DICA consumers are digitally native, doing their research and prioritisation online and then deliberately seeking out advisors to validate their choices.

Multi-cap funds must keep at least 25% of their portfolio in each of large-, mid- and small-cap stocks at all times, with the remaining 25% left to the fund managers discretion. Flexi-cap funds also invest across market caps, but they have no such minimums, setting the two categories apart.

With salaried employees set to receive Diwali bonus, we illustrate how investment of lumpsum amounts of 20,000, 50,000, 80,000 and 1 lakh could grow through SIP, fixed deposits, or PPF at specified rates and time periods. 

Jeff Bezos is reportedly linked to a $69.5 million Golden Beach oceanfront estate, a record single-family home purchase for the area. The seven-bedroom property may expand his South Florida holdings, though the buyer remains unconfirmed because it was purchased through an LLC.

Double Contributions Convention extends the social security contribution exemption for eligible Indian and UK employees on temporary overseas assignments to up to 5 years (60 months). Heres how the new rules benefit employees.

When it comes to the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)the cost merchants pay banks to process card transactionsthe regulatory lines blur between debit and credit cards, legal experts told LiveMint.

The Centre is considering reducing its stakes in Central Bank of India, UCO Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank and Indian Overseas Bank to 75% to meet public shareholding norms. 

Actor Sameera Reddy has already opened the doors of her Goa home to actor Archana Puran Singh and choreographer Farah Khan. She gave a detailed tour of her home to Singh and Khan, which they posted on their YouTube channels.

The EPFO board may discuss raising the Employees Pension Scheme minimum monthly pension at its meeting in Gujarat on 19 November. This comes amid demand from unions and pensioners, who have sought increase from 1,000/month to 7,500 month.