DA revision January June 2026 still pending, Centre keeps Dearness Allowance at 58 percent, employees await Cabinet decision and possible retrospective hike with arrears

DA revision January June 2026 still pending, Centre keeps Dearness Allowance at 58 percent, employees await Cabinet decision and possible retrospective hike with arrears

The Centre has not yet announced the Dearness Allowance (DA) revision for the January–June 2026 period, leaving the allowance unchanged at 58% for now. The Union Cabinet did not take up the DA proposal in its April 8 meeting. The decision is typically cleared around March each year, making the current delay a departure from…

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RBI proposes time lag, tighter checks to curb digital payment fraud; seeks feedback by May 8

RBI proposes time lag, tighter checks to curb digital payment fraud; seeks feedback by May 8

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday (April 9) released a discussion paper outlining potential safeguards to address the rising incidence of fraud in digital payments, and has invited public comments on the proposals by May 8. The paper comes amid rapid growth in digital transactions in India, with volumes rising 38-fold over the…

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PL Asset Management sees stable macros but rising global risks: How to invest amid uncertainty

PL Asset Management sees stable macros but rising global risks: How to invest amid uncertainty

PL Asset Management, the asset management arm of PL Capital Group, said India’s macroeconomic strength and healthy liquidity conditions have so far helped absorb external shocks, even as global markets react to energy disruptions and shifting interest rate expectations. The firm said domestic equities have remained relatively steady, supported by institutional inflows and sustained retail…

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A savings mutual fund has turned ₹10,000 monthly SIP into ₹56 lakh over 21 years

Kotak MF launches Multi-Asset Active Fund of Funds; NFO open till April 22

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company has introduced the Kotak Multi Asset Active FOF, an open-ended fund of funds scheme that invests across equity-oriented schemes, debt-oriented schemes, and commodity-based schemes. The new fund offer (NFO) opened on April 8 and will close on April 22. The scheme aims to optimise risk-adjusted returns through active allocation across…

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Capri Global Capital launches Tranche I NCD public issue up to Rs 500 crore with coupon up to 9.5 percent and BSE listing

Capri Global Capital launches Tranche I NCD public issue up to Rs 500 crore with coupon up to 9.5 percent and BSE listing

Capri Global Capital has announced the launch of Tranche I of its public issue of secured, rated, listed, redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) for up to ₹500 crore. The tranche comprises a base issue of ₹1,000 million with a green shoe option of ₹400 crore. The NCDs carry coupon rates of up to 9.50% per annum…

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How some employers are using digital rewards to support employee finances

How some employers are using digital rewards to support employee finances

Digital reward and incentive platforms provide a way for employees to manage money by linking incentives to savings, investments, and financial planning. While traditionally designed as consumption-led perks, these platforms now allow employees to allocate rewards across expenses, savings, and lifestyle categories. Experts say such tools can support disciplined financial habits and improve day-to-day money…

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