AI is making financial advice more accessible, but confident answers can mask flawed assumptions, unsuitable recommendations and a lack of accountability. Here’s where investors should draw the line.
Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping threatened by a potential Red Sea closure on top of the restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures settled $3.87, or 4.59%, higher…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced waiting periods for members seeking partial or full withdrawal of their PF balances. With the implementation of the EPF Scheme 2026, questions have emerged over how the new rules affect members’ access to their retirement savings. The changes were explained in the Lok Sabha, where the government…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a six-month window under its Vishwas 2026 scheme, giving eligible establishments an opportunity to settle pending EPF damages cases at reduced rates. The scheme allows eligible establishments with pending EPF damages cases before the Supreme Court, High Courts or the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) to seek…
ET Intelligence Group: Juniper Green Energy, a renewable independent power producer (IPP), plans to raise ₹1,800 crore through a fresh issue to repay debt. The promoter stake will fall to 85.9% after the IPO from 100%. The company is aggressively expanding capacity to cater to rising power demand. About 98% of its capacity is covered…
When South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won rang the Nasdaq’s opening bell for SK Hynix‘s $26.5 billion listing on Friday, it marked the ultimate payoff of a bet many once considered risky: buying a loss-making chipmaker that has since become an AI powerhouse. SK Group’s 2012 acquisition of Hynix was viewed as problematic even within the…
Introduction: In this article, I’ll explore the critical considerations surrounding the utilization of flexi loans and which types of expenses align best with this flexible financial tool. Flexi loans have gained popularity for their adaptable repayment structures, but it’s essential to discern when and where to employ them wisely. “I mean these are the…