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Rs 25,000 salary to Rs 1 crore EPF corpus: Compounding math can make you a crorepati

Over time, the interest earned on the accumulated balance earns interest, allowing compounding to steadily increase your retirement savings. With regular contributions maintained over a long period, an employee can potentially build an EPF corpus of Rs 1 crore or more.

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UPI gets festive boost: Digital payments hit a record 24.51 bn transactions in August

In August, Unified Payments Interface hit an all-time high for monthly transaction volumes, largely fueled by festive celebrations like Raksha Bandhan that encouraged peer-to-peer transfers. As transaction values approached previous peaks, the digital payment landscape continued to evolve, with UPI now being embraced in eleven countries worldwide. The potential for further growth is promising as

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India’s PMI slips to 52.8 as factory growth loses steam, hits five-year low

In August, India’s manufacturing sector experienced its most significant slowdown in five years, with production and new orders seeing a decline. This downturn marked the lowest activity level since August 2021, causing a contraction in employment for the first time in two and a half years. Although there was a slight increase in purchasing activity,

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Rs 1 crore at 26 to Rs 7 crore net worth at 31: How Bengaluru techie achieved this

His financial journey, however, did not begin with a large salary or a carefully constructed investment portfolio. He claims he started investing small amounts in mutual funds soon after college, when he first became interested in financial independence.

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Onion price hike: Centre expands Rs 35/kg sale to 19 cities amid supply concerns

The Centre has expanded its discounted onion sale to nineteen cities. Onions are now available at Rs 35 per kg, down from retail prices. Mobile vans will distribute affordable onions across Delhi’s thirteen districts. This intervention aims to ensure essential food items remain accessible. The government monitors availability and prices to prevent shortages.

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Cheeni Kum? Imported sugar is yet to land, so why is it getting cheaper

Sugar prices have surged notably, straining household budgets throughout India. This dramatic increase is attributed to lower domestic production coupled with heightened festive demand. Although government actions, such as permitting duty-free imports and implementing stock limits, have helped reduce mill gate prices, retail prices still soar as adjustments trickle through the supply chain. Looking ahead,

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Sold home jointly owned with wife? You can claim 100% LTCG benefit – here’s how

The most important point to note in this matter is the proof of the financing for the first property. If you have a clear trail and adequate documentation that can establish the money to buy the first property was entirely yours, then the new property need not be purchased in joint names.

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold trade with bearish bias? Check September 1, 2026 outlook

Gold price prediction today:Gold prices are under pressure due to the US Federal Reserve chair’s hawkish outlook, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

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