Until recently, even investors who allocated money overseas largely restricted themselves to US stocks. However, the triple-digit returns delivered by South Korean and Taiwanese indices in 2025, driven by a spectacular rally in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks, brought these markets into sharper focus among Indian investors, particularly as domestic markets have been going through a rough patch for nearly two years.
Crude oil prices slipped after US President Donald Trump said Washington would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, easing fears of supply concerns and attacks on energy infrastructure. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said the US was holding productive discussions with Iran and maintained that the Strait of…
Digital security firm eMudhra is exiting its global business of issuing security certificates for websites, including India’s income tax portal, after Google, Apple and Microsoft stopped trusting its SSL/TLS certificates over vulnerabilities that raised cybersecurity concerns. Udhayan Adhye, founder of MoneyIQ, has shared four steps users should take to protect their devices, personal information and…
Fast-fashion retailer Shein won approval for its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Friday, a notice posted on the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) website showed, clearing the way for a listing after failed attempts in New York and London. Shein, a fast-growing e-commerce giant, would be the highest-profile retailer to list in years, as many…
Are you a serving or retired central government employee? Then there is good news for you, as retiring central government employees will now have a new, seamless and simple way to apply for their Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) pensioner cards. This development has been made possible by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare…
The rules for withdrawing your entire Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) balance are not the same for every member. While retirement at 55 remains the most common ground for full withdrawal, the EPF also permits members to claim their entire corpus in cases such as permanent disability, retrenchment, migration abroad and voluntary retirement. Here’s a detailed…
Retirement may bring an end to regular salary income, but household expenses, medical bills and other financial commitments continue. For senior citizens looking for predictable income without taking market risks, the government’s Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers an option. The scheme currently provides an annual interest rate of 8.2%, allowing eligible retirees to earn…