Insurance
How much term life insurance do you need in India? A salary-based calculation guide
13 May 2026·7 min read
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India Finance News: 4–10 May 2026
EPFO 3.0 lets you withdraw PF via UPI by end of May. ITR filing is open with a key change to ITR-1. The rupee hit ₹95.43 — what it means for your fuel bill and investments. Plus: SEBI regulates Nifty, 93% of F&O traders lose money.
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How does an SIP work? What ₹10,000/month actually grows to over 10, 15, and 20 years
An SIP invests a fixed amount monthly in a mutual fund. ₹10,000/month at 12% grows to ₹23L in 10 years, ₹50L in 15 years, and nearly ₹1 crore in 20 years.
12 May 2026·8 min read
Tax
Old vs new tax regime FY 2025-26: which is better for salaried employees?
Side-by-side tax comparison at ₹8L–₹25L salary, the exact deduction amount at which the old regime wins, and a worked example with HRA and home loan. Numbers-first guide for FY 2025–26.
10 May 2026·10 min read
Tax
New tax regime FY 2025-26: complete guide for salaried employees
Zero tax up to ₹12.75 lakh, new income tax slabs, what deductions you lose, and how to decide between old and new regime. A numbers-first guide for salaried Indians.
10 May 2026·10 min read
Salary
What is CTC, gross salary, and in-hand salary? How to read your Indian salary slip
Your offer letter says ₹12 lakh, your payslip shows ₹87,500 gross, and your bank receives ₹79,000. Three numbers, all correct — here is exactly why they differ and what each one means.
10 May 2026·11 min read
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