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606 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Indian Banks Open on July 18 Except Gangtok Due to Buddhist Festival · Most Indian banks operate on July 18, but Gangtok remains closed for Drukpa Tshe-zi.
• Top 10 Key Tips for First-Time Indian Taxpayers Filing ITR for AY 2026-27 · The Income Tax Department has released Excel utilities for multiple ITR forms for assessment year 2026-27 with a filing deadline of 31 August 2026.
• EPFO Shifts UAN Activation to Umang App with Aadhaar Face Authentication · EPFO discontinued UAN activation on its portal, moving the process to the Umang app requiring Aadhaar-based face authentication.
• 8th Pay Commission ToR Outlines Salary, Pension, and Allowance Changes for Central Govt Workers · The 8th Pay Commission ToR details expected salary, pension, and allowance revisions for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
• Finance Ministry Warns Officials on NPS Remittance Delays with Penalty Threats · India's Finance Ministry issues stern warning to officials causing NPS remittance delays, threatening penalties for errant staff.
• Probate of Will in India Explained: Rules, Court Procedure and Dispute Avoidance · Probate provides judicial confirmation of a Will's validity and the executor's authority under the Indian Succession Act.
• India Govt May Announce Second Dearness Allowance Hike in Late 2026 · Central government employees and pensioners in India may receive a second Dearness Allowance increase in October or November 2026.
• India's EPF Scheme 2026 Caps Interest Rates and Mandates Digital Compliance for Exempted PF Trusts · India's EPF Scheme 2026 imposes an interest rate ceiling and requires digital record-keeping for exempted provident fund trusts managed by employers.
• CBDT Notifies CII for FY2026-27: Eligible Property Sellers Can Still Claim Indexation · CBDT sets CII at 384 for FY2026-27, allowing specific property sellers to choose between old and new capital gains regimes.
• Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Bank Accounts and Data After Losing Smartphone · Guide details five immediate actions including SIM blocking and remote device wipe to protect banking apps and personal information after phone loss.
• India Considering MDR Reintroduction for Large Merchants on UPI · Indian government may impose 5-7 basis point MDR on large merchants for high-value UPI transactions.
• Nippon Life AMC CIO Bhan Sees India's Market Recovery Creating Investment Opportunities · Sailesh Raj Bhan of Nippon Life AMC highlights improved earnings and normalized valuations as key drivers for Indian equity growth.
• Parents Need ₹1,900 Monthly in PPF from Birth to Make Child a Crorepati · Investing ₹1,900 monthly in a child's PPF from birth yields over ₹1.02 crore at age 50.
• Indian Taxpayers Must e-Verify Returns Within 30 Days to Avoid Invalidity · Indian Income Tax Department mandates e-verification within 30 days of filing ITR to ensure validity and smooth refunds.
• Why Avoiding All Debt Can Hinder Financial Growth · Experts warn that shunning all credit can limit financial opportunities and growth.
• Can ₹50 lakh grow to ₹5 crore via mutual funds in 15 years? · Analysis of potential returns on a ₹50 lakh mutual fund investment over a 15-year horizon.
• Four Large & Midcap Funds Turn ₹10k Monthly SIP into ₹30 Lakh in 10 Years · Invesco, Quant, Bandhan, and ICICI Prudential funds delivered over ₹30 lakh from a ₹10,000 monthly SIP over a decade.
• EPFO Credits FY26 Interest to 34 Crore Members; Tax Exemption Rules Explained · Union Labour Minister confirms EPFO processed FY26 interest for 34 crore members with tax benefits.
• RBI Fixes SGB 2019-20 Series II Redemption at ₹14,199; Tax Changes Loom · RBI sets premature redemption price for SGB 2019-20 Series II at ₹14,199, but new tax rules may affect returns.
• Experts Advise Reviewing Mutual Funds Beyond Recent Returns · Financial experts urge investors to evaluate mutual fund consistency and risk rather than chasing recent performance.
• Chennai ITAT Deletes ₹10 Lakh Black Money Penalty for Inadvertent ESOP Disclosure Failure · Chennai ITAT deleted a ₹10 lakh Black Money Act penalty, ruling that inadvertent non-disclosure of foreign ESOPs without tax evasion intent does not warrant penal action.
• Property Registration Alone Does Not Prove Legal Ownership of Real Estate · Legal experts explain that property mutation and a clear chain of title are essential to secure ownership beyond mere registration.
• Warren Buffett Admits Mistake on Alphabet Bet, Berkshire Doubles Down · Warren Buffett admits he missed Alphabet's early rise while Berkshire adds billions to its stake.
• EPFO Urges Members to Upload Profile Photos for E-Nominations and PF Claims · EPFO advises members to upload recent photos on the Unified Member Portal to enable e-nominations and smooth claim processing.
• Experts Advise Patience Over Switching Funds During Early SIP Underperformance · Investment experts warn against switching SIPs due to short-term returns, urging a 3-5 year evaluation horizon.
• Monsoon Illnesses Cause Out-of-Pocket Spending Despite Health Insurance · Health insurance covers hospitalization but not routine monsoon illness costs like doctor visits and medicines.
• NRIs Must File Indian ITR for Refunds, Loss Carry-Forward, and Compliance · Non-resident Indians should file Indian income tax returns to claim excess TDS refunds and preserve capital losses for future set-off.
• PFRDA Launches NPS PRIDE-Disha Tool for XIRR-Based Pension Fund Comparisons · PFRDA launches NPS PRIDE-Disha to help subscribers compare pension funds using XIRR based on regular contributions.
• How to Download Interest Certificates from SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB, and India Post for ITR Filing · Taxpayers can download interest certificates from major Indian banks and India Post via their internet banking portals for ITR filing.
• Avoid These 6 Mistakes to Prevent Delays in Automatic EPF Transfers · Employees must ensure consistent records, correct UAN usage, and timely KYC to enable automatic EPF transfers.