EPFO Portal Shutdown From June 26 To 28: What EPF Members Should Know Before Filing Claims The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will temporarily shut down key online claim services from June 26 to June 28, 2026, as part of a planned system upgrade. EPF members who are planning to submit withdrawal, transfer, or claim requests during this period may need to wait until services resume on June 29.

Key June Financial Updates Consumers Should Know June has brought a fresh set of money-related changes that may affect households, taxpayers, small businesses and digital payment users. From commercial LPG rates to UPI security checks, these updates can impact monthly budgets and financial planning. LPG Price Hike Hits Businesses Commercial LPG cylinder prices have incr

8th Pay Commission Update: Deadline Not Extended, Submissions Open Till May 31   The 8th Pay Commission has begun an important phase of consultations starting April 28, 2026, with discussions continuing until April 30. As of April 29, the second day of meetings is underway, where employee unions and associations are actively presenting their demands related to salaries, allowances, and service conditions. These three-day consultation sessions are consider

May 1, 2026 | India: RBI Moves 104 Tonnes of Gold to Domestic Vaults in H2 FY26, Boosts Local Holdings The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has significantly increased the share of its gold reserves held within the country, transferring around 104 tonnes to domestic vaults during the second half of FY26. The move is part of a broader strategy to

May 1, 2026 | India: LPG Price Hike as Commercial Cylinder Rates Surge; Check City-Wise Prices   The price of commercial LPG cylinders has surged across India since May 1, 2026, impacting businesses that rely heavily on cooking gas. Oil marketing companies have increased the cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder by ₹993, marking