New enhancements to the EPFO portal’s Form 13 simplify the transfer of provident fund balances across multiple accounts, helping workers consolidate their retirement savings effortlessly after switching jobs. Changing jobs does not automatically move provident fund savings into a new…
Foreign institutional investors continue to net sell Indian equities for the sixth consecutive week, reflecting ongoing global uncertainties, while domestic buyers help cushion market declines amid geopolitical tensions and high crude prices. Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities…
Researchers have unveiled Bharat ABIS, an open-source system designed to improve large-scale biometric identification in India’s Aadhaar programme, promising lower error rates and better performance for the country’s vast biometric database. India’s biometric identity system is under pressure from scale,…
The East Java provincial legislature has called for enhanced data security measures following a surge in complaints related to illegal online loans, highlighting concerns over identity abuse and the need for stronger governance. East Java’s provincial legislature has urged the…
India’s smartphone industry is entering a new phase as the government pushes for localisation of parts, batteries, and materials, aiming to capture more of the global supply chain amid a maturing sector and rising exports. India’s smartphone story is moving…
Deepening tensions over inheritance and gift transfers are causing a surge in legal battles in South Korea, prompting calls for better planning amid a legal landscape in flux. Long holiday gatherings can surface more than family nostalgia. In South Korea,…
The Andhra Pradesh government has rescheduled September pension payments to 1 October in response to a bank strike, ensuring vulnerable groups receive their social security payments despite operational disruptions. Andhra Pradesh has pushed back the September payment schedule under the…
Sterlite Technologies’ shares soar amid rising fibre demand driven by AI data centre expansion, supported by a major multi-year contract and ambitious growth plans aiming for ₹20,000 crore revenue by FY29. Sterlite Technologies has become one of the market’s sharper…
The Indian government has clarified that travellers leaving the country for short trips will not incur extra UPI costs, as new merchant discount rate regulations target merchants rather than consumers, with specific rules effective from October 2026. The Indian government…
The Indian insurance regulator’s draft proposals could significantly impact PB Fintech’s online general insurance revenue, prompting strategic adjustments as investors react to potential reductions in commissions and profitability. PB Fintech is bracing for a sharp reset in its insurance business…
