Thousands of govt employees throng Ramlila maidan seeking old pension scheme

Thousands of central and state government employees from across the country gathered at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday to demand the restoration of the old pension scheme, with several......

Winter session begins today, farm law repeal among 26 bills on agenda

The winter session of the Parliament is set to begin on Monday. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI Photo The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has a heavy agenda for the winter session with its......

Winter session of Parliament to begin on stormy note on Monday

The winter session of Parliament is set to begin on a stormy note on Monday, with the government ready to bring in a bill to repeal the three contentious farm laws. IMAGE: Preparations in full......

Farms laws repeal, crypto among 26 bills listed for winter session

The government on Tuesday listed 26 bills for the upcoming session of Parliament, including one to repeal the three contentious farm laws and another to ban all but a few private cryptocurrencies......

National pension system added 21.5% fewer corporate subscribers in 2023

The National Pension System (NPS) added 21.5 per cent fewer fresh subscribers under the corporate segment in 2023 compared to the preceding year. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Government......

In debate over NPS and EPFO returns, one retirement fund edges ahead

If you work for 30 years, a two per cent difference in pension returns can reduce your final retirement nest egg by 40 per cent. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The Rs 9-trillion National......

State pension funds may invest more in stocks

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who wants pension and insurance funds to invest more in equities and infrastructure, could make a decision soon. India is considering allowing state retirement funds......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......