Data-backed breakdowns of central government cabinet notifications, EPFO passbook interest credits, bank interest rate cycles, and state property registration guidance values.
The Union Cabinet has officially approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), raising the total rate from 50% to 53%. Over 49 lakh central government employees and 68 lakh pensioners will receive 3 months of retrospective arrears in their October 2026 salary slips.
As EPFO processes the 8.25% annual interest credit across 6 crore member accounts, millions of salaried employees are noticing discrepancies in their passbooks. Here is how monthly running balance interest is calculated and why the ₹2.5 Lakh contribution tax ceiling affects high earners.
With interest rate cuts expected in upcoming monetary policy cycles, SBI’s limited-window Amrit Vrishti (444 Days) retail deposit offering 7.25% for general public and 7.75% for senior citizens has emerged as a preferred safe haven. Here is the exact wealth calculation on ₹5 Lakh and ₹10 Lakh deposits.
With gold prices hovering near record territory this festive season, buyers walking into retail jewellery showrooms are suffering massive invoice inflation. Here is the official mathematical breakdown of pure gold weight, stone deductions, 12%–25% making charges, and 3% GST.
Homebuyers finalizing property deals in Bengaluru are facing unexpected closing cost shocks. Unlike Mumbai where registration fees are capped at ₹30,000, Karnataka enforces an uncapped 2% registration fee, 10% cess, and Kaveri 2.0 guidance benchmarks that significantly increase closing costs.
