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Your pension has always been meant for retirement. Now, PFRDA wants to allow you to double it up as a healthcare cushion too.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has launched a new multi-tranche euro bond offering, aiming to raise at least €3 billion. This move follows a significant US dollar bond sale and aims to fund general corporate purposes, including substantial investments in AI data centers. The offering highlights tech giants' increased capital-raising efforts for long-term AI infrastructure development.

India is experiencing extreme heatwaves, with temperatures soaring and heatwaves arriving earlier and with greater intensity. This is exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to strengthen. The heat poses significant health risks and economic challenges, impacting daily life and livelihoods across the nation. Adaptation and mitigation strategies are crucial for navigating this growing crisis.

Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia have pushed up crude oil prices, triggering a rise in bond yields. Higher oil prices and a weakening rupee are stoking inflation concerns, prompting investors to reassess their debt portfolios

Global oil markets face turmoil due to the Iran-US conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. India, heavily reliant on oil imports, feels the pinch through rising inflation and borrowing costs. The Reserve Bank of India monitors the situation, opting for stability over aggressive action. Households may experience a gradual tightening of budgets as costs rise and monetary easing is delayed.

Pakistan is set to repay $4.8 billion in foreign debt by June, including $3.5 billion to the UAE. This comes as Abu Dhabi sought quicker returns on deposits amid regional tensions. Islamabad has also secured over $5 billion in financial aid from friendly nations, while a $1.3 billion Eurobond matures this week.

India’s balanced geopolitical approach has helped mitigate risks. Strong relationships across key global blocs have enabled continued access to energy and trade routes, positioning India relatively well in a fragmented global environment.

Officials, however, stress that the end of Naxalism will be a gradual process rather than an absolute one, even if key operational targets have been achieved

In simple terms, fixed term employment means hiring an employee directly on the employer’s payroll for a clearly defined period, backed by a written contract.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to take cues from crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

India continues to be the largest recipient of remittances in the world. India’s share in the world remittances stood at 14% in 2024. What does the current US-Iran war and the Middle East conflict mean for remittance flows to India? What is the dependence, macro importance?

Bond investors face disappointment as rate cut hopes fade, impacting debt fund performance, especially long duration funds. Experts advise caution due to potential inflation resurgence and a likely range-bound yield environment. An accrual strategy with short-term yields is recommended, alongside a balanced barbell approach combining short-term, gilt, and corporate bond funds for stability and potential gains.