What Happens If You Default on Your HBA EMI: PSU Employees Recover the Shortfall From Retirement Benefits

PSU employee payslip showing HBA EMI deduction beside a house key

What Actually Happens If You Can’t Pay Your HBA EMI There is no penalty and no late fee, not the way a bank loan default works. Your House Building Advance EMI is deducted directly from your salary by your PSU; you never pay it yourself. If your salary in a given month cannot cover the … Read more

Gratuity for PSU Employees: How It Is Calculated, When You Get It, and How Much Is Tax-Free

Gratuity payment for PSU employee at retirement

What Is Gratuity and Who Gets It in a PSU? It is not a bonus. It is not a gift from your employer. It is your legal right, a statutory payment you earn by serving an organisation for a minimum period of time. Think of it as a loyalty reward backed by law. The Payment … Read more

Have You Updated Your Nomination? The One Form PSU Employees Forget Until It Is Too Late

PSU employee updating nomination form for EPF and gratuity

The Day Two Nominees Fought Over One Employee’s Money A colleague in my PSU died during his service. He had two wives. The first wife was documented — her details were on record with the organisation from the beginning. The second wife had no paperwork trail with the company at all. After his death, the … Read more