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The new policy also comes with a very specific set of requirements for the banks, which comprises their net worth, market capitalisation and compliance with RBI guidelines in terms of financial stability, thus making it certain that only the most financially strong and less risky banks will be allowed to set up Pension Funds. The comprehensive criteria will be published in a separate notification and will be applicable to both new and existing funds.

The 8th Pay Commission is set to bring major salary hikes for central government employees, defence personnel, and pensioners from January 1, 2026. While the new pay cycle has officially begun, actual payments will depend on the commissions recommendations. This article explains who stands to gain the most, how arrears will be calculated, and examples of expected increases across different pay levels.

PAN Aadhaar Link:If the linking is not done by today, the PAN will be marked inoperative from January 1, 2026, according to official communication cited in media reports.

The 8th Pay Commission officially takes effect from January 1, 2026, but higher salaries will not be credited immediately. Revised pay is expected later, likely in 2027 or 2028, along with arrears dating back to January 2026. The extent of the salary increase will depend on the final fitment factor, which could significantly lift basic pay across all levels. For both employees and pensioners, the real benefit lies in the backdated revision and accumulated arrears.

After a challenging 2025 for equity investors, financial expert Mohit Gang, CEO of Moneyfront, outlines key strategies to strengthen portfolios and navigate the year ahead.The expert noted that the past year was a challenging one for some investors who had concentrated all of their investments in equities, especially in the high-risk mid- and small-cap stocks. Gang said that the large-cap stocks investors managed to get a little better, earning modest single-digit returns.