Atal Pension Yojana Gets Extended: Cabinet Approves Continuation Till 2030-31
The Union Cabinet has approved continuing the Atal Pension Yojana with extended funding support for promotional activities through 2030-31.
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The Union Cabinet has approved continuing the Atal Pension Yojana with extended funding support for promotional activities through 2030-31.
24-karat gold traded around ₹1,53,429 per 10 grams on 1 October 2026, with rates largely stable across major Indian cities.
The Sensex fell over 570 points and the Nifty slipped below 22,450 on 1 October 2026, with Nifty Auto stocks down nearly 3 percent amid rate-hike worries.
Apple Pay has officially launched in India in partnership with Axis Bank, letting eligible cardholders make contactless payments from iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
The government has notified an amendment to the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, extending membership to more EPF subscribers following the recent wage ceiling hike.
24-karat gold rose about ₹770 per 10 grams on 30 September 2026, with silver also rebounding across major Indian cities.
The Sensex slipped 48.78 points and the Nifty fell 95.75 points on 30 September 2026, even as banking and realty shares outperformed the broader market.
The government has raised the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month, effective 17 September 2026 — the first revision in 12 years, bringing over 51 lakh more workers under EPF, EPS and EDLI coverage.
Gold and silver prices eased on 29 September 2026, with 24-carat gold trading around ₹1.48-1.50 lakh per 10 grams in major Indian cities.
Indian markets extended their losses on 29 September 2026, with the Sensex down 242 points and Nifty below 22,750, as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.