The optimiser will do this anyway but simplify your query and you clarify the index requirements:
SELECT MAX(POST_DT)
FROM IDX_INCOME
WHERE GRP__2 = '7'
AND INV_NUM = '0'
If you don't already have an index on GRP__2 and INV_NUM which also includes POST_DT in the KEY or INCLUDE part, then you might need one.
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