EPFO urges establishments to enrol eligible workers under EEC 2026Establishments can now enrol previously uncovered employees under EPF. This Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 offers a one-time opportunit...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
The long and winding R&D: While India tracks where publicly funded research money goes, it should track what it createsIndia's research funding system suffers a staggering ₹3,000 crore in losses each year due to overlapping grants. Implementing a unified tra...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
How did a dead woman’s pension keep paying for 20 years? Costa Rica man accused of collecting $800,000 from California teacher’s retirement fundCosta Rican prosecutors are investigating Abarca, a care-home manager accused of collecting nearly $800,000 in pension payments belonging t...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
One of a Kind Awards: Celebrating the GTM strategies driving early growthAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the GTM Excellence Award rec...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Highest FCNR (B) interest rates: Check PSU vs private sector bank rates for NRIs, OCIsFCNR (B) FD interest rates: The window for Non-Resident Indians to enjoy favorable FCNR(B) deposit rates is closing soon, specifically on A...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Gujarat pitches AI, GIFT City plans at Chief Minister's US visit, seeks concessional World Bank fundingGujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the US to promote the state. He presented Gujarat's vision for becoming a global hub for A...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding roundThe funding round was led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from new investor Capricorn Investment Group. Existing investors Samsu...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Is a savings account more than a place to park your money?Indian households are increasingly recognizing the value of their wealth stored in bank deposits. With savings accounts providing both liqu...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt announces major measures on milk procurement, healthcare, medical educationTamil Nadu has raised milk procurement prices to ₹41 per litre and announced measures to expand healthcare and medical education. These inc...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Sebi clarifies rules on pledging securities for discretionary PMS clients to raise loansIn a recent update, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) confirmed that clients engaged in discretionary portfolio management ...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
India’s closing auction needs funds to show upIndia introduced a closing auction session mechanism for market reform. This new system requires broad participation to achieve its intende...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Assam releases Rs 47.93 crore flood relief to 31,951 families; total aid reaches Rs 146.26 croreAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma released Rs. 47.93 crore in interim flood assistance through DBT to 31,951 families across Sivasag...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Higher education costs: How Indian parents and US-based NRIs plan and pay—and who is better placed?Except for a small number of government colleges of repute, the demand for good quality colleges far outstrips the supply in India. Higher ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Dhawal Dalal’s fixed-income playbook: Stagger bond bets, favour AAA debtWhile the near-term rate outlook remains uncertain amid global inflation and energy price risks, the fixed-income landscape continues to of...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
IRS announces new rules Trump Accounts for contribution towards employees’ dependent children. All you need to knowEmployers can now contribute $2,500 each year to Trump Accounts designed for children's savings. Alongside this, employees have the option ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Have over Rs 1 crore cash to invest? Expert suggests portfolio for retirement, children’s goalsAn investment advisor recommends a tailored strategy for a surplus of Rs 1.31 crore, focusing on balancing risk and stability for retiremen...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST