Senior Citizens
Benefits for seniors, PF rules, standard deduction—Deloitte's Tarun Garg feels Budget 2026 will ‘fine tune' income-tax
Budget 2026 expectations: Deloitte India Executive Director Tarun Garg feels that senior citizens could get healthcare related deductions, while there is potential for some relief in standard or interest income deductions.
3 min read18 Jan 2026SBI revises term deposit rates, reduces lending rates — check details
The State Bank of India has revised interest rates for term deposits and reduced MCLR and EBLR rates following a repo rate cut by the RBI. Interest rates for senior citizens and the general public on various tenures have been revised, effective from December 15, 2025.
2 min read13 Dec 2025The nutrition gap: Why India's seniors need targeted supplements for healthy ageing
Ageing alters how the body absorbs and utilises nutrients, making targeted supplementation essential for seniors to stay healthy and enjoy a better quality of life
3 min read6 Dec 20256 key factors senior citizens should consider when choosing a credit card
Senior citizens can choose the best credit card by considering factors such as low fees, competitive interest rates, rewards, fraud protection, mobile support, and flexible EMI options.
3 min read5 Dec 2025Who pays when your parents need care—and you're the caregiver?
With 140 million elderly and rising costs, India's caregivers face financial strain. Insurance must evolve to cover long-term elder care, caregiving income loss, and ensure dignity for ageing parents.
2 min read15 Sep 2025I'm a super senior citizen with only FD interest income. Should I file ITR?
Super senior citizens with interest income must file income tax returns (ITR) if their income exceeds exemption limits. Here's how tax liability is calculated and why the new tax regime may be preferable.
2 min read14 Sep 2025Inside the costs and choices of renting in senior living communities
A growing number of retirees are choosing leases and rentals in senior living to preserve liquidity and flexibility, but high deposits and limited options keep ownership dominant.
6 min read9 Sep 2025Senior nutrition: Healthy ageing is about eating to live well. This simple guide shows you how
Your body changes as you age and so, the diet that you followed in your 30s and 40s might not cut it in your 60s. This guide lays out dietary advice that is nourishing and easy to follow
4 min read6 Sep 2025To improve balance and prevent falls in your senior years, tai-chi or dance your way
Your body's balance is a neurological process that can decline as you age and cause falls. The best way to strengthen it is to engage in mind-body practices like yoga, tai-chi and dancing
4 min read10 Aug 2025Income Tax FY 2024-25: How senior citizens can save more under these key provisions
Senior citizens can maximise tax savings in FY 2024-25 through key income tax provisions like Section 80TTB under the old tax regime, offering higher deductions on interest income.
2 min read17 Jul 2025