UPI Market Share Cap Extended to 2026: What It Means for Your App Choice and Payment Reliability
February 21, 2026
UPI has transformed how India makes payments, but a few apps currently dominate most transactions. To prevent market concentration and encourage fair competition, the UPI ecosystem introduced a market share cap for payment apps. The latest UPI market share cap ... Read more
UPI Limits in 2026: The Real Caps That Cause Failures (and How to Pay Large Amounts Without Stress)
February 21, 2026
UPI has become the default payment method for millions of users, but transaction failures still frustrate people — especially when sending large amounts. Most users assume UPI works without limits, only discovering restrictions when payments fail at critical moments. The ... Read more
Delhi HC Asks RBI/NPCI on UPI Fraud: What It Means + The Safety Settings You Should Turn On Today
February 21, 2026
UPI fraud cases have increased alongside the rapid growth of digital payments. Many users lose money not because of technical failure but due to social engineering, fake payment requests, and weak security settings. As digital transactions become central to daily ... Read more
UPI One World Expanded: What It Is, Who Can Use It, and What It Signals for Payments in 2026
February 21, 2026
India’s digital payment ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, and one of the most important developments is the introduction of UPI One World. This initiative aims to simplify payments for international visitors while strengthening India’s position as a global digital payments ... Read more
PPF in 2026: Latest Rate, Rules, Partial Withdrawal Tricks, and Common Mistakes
February 20, 2026
Public Provident Fund remains one of the most trusted long-term savings options for individuals seeking safety, tax benefits, and steady compounding. Despite the growth of market-linked investments, PPF continues to attract investors due to its government backing and predictable returns. ... Read more
NPS Tax Saving in 2026: The Exact Contribution Strategy That Maximizes Benefit
February 20, 2026
Retirement planning and tax saving often feel like separate financial goals, but the National Pension System (NPS) allows individuals to achieve both simultaneously. Many taxpayers invest in NPS only for deduction benefits without understanding the optimal contribution strategy. A structured ... Read more
Salary Restructuring for Tax Saving in 2026: Components That Actually Work (and What’s Risky)
February 20, 2026
Most salaried employees focus on tax saving through investments, but few realize that tax planning can start at the salary structure level itself. A properly designed compensation structure can legally reduce taxable income and improve take-home pay without additional investment ... Read more
TDS Mismatch? Fix It Fast: AIS Checks, Common Causes, and Refund-Delay Prevention
February 20, 2026
Tax refunds often get delayed because of one common issue — mismatch in Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). Many taxpayers assume once tax is deducted, filing becomes straightforward. But differences between deducted tax records and reported income can trigger verification ... Read more
Mutual Fund Expense Ratio Rules from Apr 1, 2026: What TER Means Now and How to Pick Cheaper Funds
February 19, 2026
Mutual fund investors often focus on returns but overlook one critical factor that directly affects long-term wealth — fund costs. The updated TER new rules April 1 2026 introduce a revised expense framework that changes how Total Expense Ratio (TER) ... Read more
SIP vs Lumpsum in 2026: A Simple Strategy to Invest Without Timing Anxiety
February 19, 2026
Market uncertainty and volatile price movements have made investment timing more challenging than ever. The SIP vs lumpsum 2026 debate is no longer just about preference — it is about managing risk, reducing regret, and building wealth with a disciplined ... Read more