EPFO 3.0 may make provident fund services faster and easier with UPI withdrawals, simpler rules, less paperwork, and quicker claims, helping millions of subscribers access their PF money more smoothly.
Trading in these segments will remain shut during the morning hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and resume at 5:00 PM.
RBI has proposed tougher digital payment safety steps, including a one-hour delay for some transfers and a “kill switch”, to help stop fraud and protect users’ money better.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for the June delivery traded lower by Rs 1,363, or 0.89 per cent, at Rs 1,52,071 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 2,219 lots.
Corporate FD rates in April 2026 remain attractive, with Shriram Finance offering up to 8.15%, Bajaj Finance up to 6.95%, and Mahindra Finance up to 7% for investors.
Central government employees are still waiting for the 2026 DA hike announcement in April, but experts say the increase is likely delayed, not cancelled, and arrears should still be paid.
The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 938.55 points or 1.21 per cent to hit an intra-day low of 76,624.35. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 237.9 points or 0.99 per cent to 23,759.45.
New Sovereign Gold Bond tax rules make early exits costlier. Investors now need to hold till maturity for full tax benefit, while planning sales, gains, losses, and compliance carefully.
RBI has kept the repo rate at 5.25%, so EMIs and fixed deposit returns should stay mostly steady for now, while future moves will depend on inflation and growth.
Operating since 1997, the 250-bedded, NABH accredited, Kalinga Hospital offers super specialty services for Neuro, Cardio, Ortho, Gastro, Med Onco and Renal Sciences.
Even under the new tax regime, PPF and SSY stay useful because their interest and maturity remain tax-free. Depositing by April 5 can also help investors earn more monthly interest.
SpaceX’s confidential IPO filing has sparked huge investor interest, but regular buyers still cannot purchase shares yet. Access will come only after pricing, approvals, and a public market listing.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme continue to offer the highest small savings interest rate of 8.2%, with stable returns, clear eligibility rules, and government-backed safety.
A Mumbai man sold his 2BHK for the same Rs 5 crore he paid in 2019, but rental income over seven years helped turn the deal into profit.
The 50/30/20 rule provides its main benefit because it enables people to save money from their first paycheck instead of waiting until they reach their monthly income limit.
Gold stretched its weekly rally as Trump signaled the Iran war could end soon, lifting hopes of de-escalation and helping bullion climb on a weaker dollar and shifting rate expectations.
The January 2026 DA hike is still awaited as inflation data processing and approvals continue, with employees now expecting a small rise when the government announces the new rate.
NRIs can still find good investment chances in India in 2026, but tax rules matter a lot. A smart plan can help avoid losses, confusion, and expensive mistakes.
The government has kept small savings interest rates unchanged for April-June 2026, so PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi, and other post office schemes will continue offering the same returns.
