Economy

ESIC beneficiaries are required to link their Aadhaar with their ESIC Pehchan Card for authentication under Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The process can be completed online through the ESIC portal. 

Misleading property advertisements can be reported to RERA by homebuyers. The process is streamlined for filing complaints online, where RERA can penalise builders for false claims. Details here.

Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare conducted Special Campaign 3 and successfully resolved 2,306 cases of family pensions, disability pensions, war injury element arrears, among other claims. 

Eligible salaried individuals who missed EPF coverage between April 2009 and March 2026 can enroll in the EPFO’s Employees’ Enrolment Campaign until October 2026. Check whether you are eligible and how to enrol. 

A Bengaluru taxpayer faced a ₹41.69 lakh unexplained cash deposit tax demand after failing to file an ITR and respond to tax notices. The ITAT Bangalore refused to condone his nearly four-year delay, leaving the assessment and penalty orders undisturbed.

Equity-heavy portfolios can deliver strong long-term returns, but investors must be prepared for sharp drawdowns and long periods of weak performance. A diversified mix of equity, fixed income and gold can make the journey smoother.

ITAT Delhi has ruled that taxpayers cannot be denied TDS credit if their deductor fails to deposit the deducted tax with the government. Section 205 protects taxpayers from double taxation by placing the liability for recovery squarely on the defaulting…

A high payout can be tempting, but yield alone cannot tell investors whether income is sustainable or whether capital is being preserved. Here’s what to examine across dividend stocks, Reits and InvITs.

A Bank of Maharashtra employee’s widow received his provident fund and gratuity but was denied family pension after missing the deadline to opt for a one-time pension scheme.