61 Per Cent Indians Expect Comfortable Retirement Despite No Detailed Financial Plan: Survey
Many Indians approaching retirement lack detailed financial plans even as healthcare inflation and longevity risks continue to rise
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Atal Pension Yojana: Higher Guaranteed Pension Under Consideration As PFRDA Pushes For Reform
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has made significant growth in FY2025-26. The number of subscribers has grown to 91 million, with 13.50 million subscribers joining the scheme in the last financial year alone. The inadequate pension amount, however, is a matter of concern that PFRDA plans to examine
So, as per new labor laws, FTEs will now become eligible for gratuity after just one year of continuous service, instead of the old five-year requirement that still applies to regular permanent employees
Amid the heightened interest in the primary market, the Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a new mechanism to ensure accurate pricing of stocks when they debut or resume trading on the exchanges after re-listing
The overall demand for motor insurance from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities grew 15 per cent in FY2026, surpassing metros’ steady 8 per cent growth YoY. Telangana is on top with 30 per cent YoY growth in car insurance adoption, and Maharashtra registered the highest growth in EV insurance
So, as per new labor laws, FTEs will now become eligible for gratuity after just one year of continuous service, instead of the old five-year requirement that still applies to regular permanent employees
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) covers more than 1,900 procedures for treatment. However, the funds allocated for cancer treatment under the scheme are less than required. The FinCan study suggests that including early diagnosis of the disease under the scheme could reduce fund requirements and save more lives
