How US, UK social security system is unfair for Indians

How US, UK social security system is unfair for Indians

“You have to earn 40 credits, which is equivalent to working for 10 years in the US, to get eligible for pension benefits after retirement, otherwise all contributions will be a sunk cost for you,” says chartered accountant Anurag Jain, co-founder and partner at ByTheBook Consulting LLP, a tax consulting firm. Moreover, you have to … Read more

India well positioned to leap ahead of developed worlds with AI: Sundar Pichai

India well positioned to leap ahead of developed worlds with AI: Sundar Pichai

“For India and other emerging countries, technology shifts are opportunities to catch up or leap ahead,” Pichai said.  India was unlikely to match developed countries in personal computing penetration, but in mobile adoption, more people gained access than in previous generations, Pichai elaborated.  Many people skipped landlines and went straight to cellular phones. With each … Read more

Brightcom Group, Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances & others hit 52 week low today ;Check the full list here?

Brightcom Group, Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances & others hit 52 week low today ;Check the full list here?

Shares of Brightcom Group, Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances, Delphi World Money, Sel Manufacturing Company, Shubhlaxmi Jewel Art hit their fresh 52 wk lows today. Nifty 50 was up by 14.1(0.06%) points and Sensex was down by -97.23(-0.13%) points at 16 May 2024 10:59:58 IST. Bank Nifty was down by -10.55(-0.02%) points at 16 May 2024 10:44:56 … Read more

Where to find reliable advice in the mutual fund maze

Where to find reliable advice in the mutual fund maze

Apps cherry-pick funds that performed well in the past to paint a rosy picture. There are about 1,500 schemes available at an investor’s disposal at any point. The easiest way for these fintech apps to avoid confusing investors with too many options is to throw them a list of best-performing funds. However, experts caution against … Read more

Google I/O 2024: Gemini 1.5 Pro redefines Workspace interaction with advanced AI features

Google I/O 2024: Gemini 1.5 Pro redefines Workspace interaction with advanced AI features

Google I/O 2024 event commenced with a flurry of announcements centered around the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, took to the stage to unveil the latest developments surrounding the Gemini AI, highlighting its evolution over recent months and its promising trajectory for the future.  Among the major reveals was the … Read more

US stock market: GameStop, AMC Entertainment shares tumble after two-day rally

US stock market: GameStop, AMC Entertainment shares tumble after two-day rally

Shares of GameStop and AMC Entertainment tumbled on Wednesday after a two-day rally sparked by the return of ‘Roaring Kitty’ Keith Gill. In 2021, Gill was the central figure in meme stock frenzy. Meme stocks refer to certain company shares that have been boosted by retail investors using trading platforms and social media investment advice. … Read more

EPF claims: Provident fund body rejigs multi-location claim settlement arrangement; details here

EPF claims: Provident fund body rejigs multi-location claim settlement arrangement; details here

To facilitate multi-location claim settlement within the prescribed time limits, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has come up with an arrangement wherein 19 regional offices are linked to 36 collaborating regional offices. The EPFO stated in a circular dated May 8, 2024 that the periodicity in offices across the country was discussed and deliberated in … Read more

India Inc, not just IT, dangles big bucks for AI specialists. But is it all hype?

India Inc, not just IT, dangles big bucks for AI specialists. But is it all hype?

And since it can get tough finding such experts, companies would like any such experts they find to also be capable of developing AI workshops and courses for their other not-as-skilled employees. The competition is fierce, with firms offering 40% salary hikes to lure AI specialists with five-six years of experience at product companies. Sectors … Read more

Peak XV-backed Awfis Space Solutions IPO to announce price band tomorrow; Check out 10 key things to know from RHP

Peak XV-backed Awfis Space Solutions IPO to announce price band tomorrow; Check out 10 key things to know from RHP

The company offers a wide range of flexible workspace solutions, from individual flexible desk requirements to tailored office spaces for start-ups, small and medium companies (SMEs), major organisations, and multinational corporations. The company’s flexible workplace solutions cater to a wide range of seat cohorts, from a single seat to several seats, and may be rented … Read more

Your Questions Answered: What is the difference between mutual funds tracking Nifty Bank Index and Nifty PSU Bank Index?

Your Questions Answered: What is the difference between mutual funds tracking Nifty Bank Index and Nifty PSU Bank Index?

Nifty Bank Index vs. Nifty PSU Bank Index Investing in mutual funds that track specific indices is a popular strategy for many investors, offering a way to gain exposure to particular sectors of the market. In India, two notable indices that mutual funds often track are the Nifty Bank Index and the Nifty PSU Bank … Read more