India stands at the cusp of an artificial intelligence revolution. With the AI market projected to reach $17 billion by 2027, the country is poised to become a global hub for innovation, automation, and intelligent technologies. But behind the excitement lies a troubling paradox: while the demand for AI talent is soaring, the supply of … Read more
To secure a bright future for your child, it is essential to make savvy investment decisions that not only enhance their savings but also mitigate tax obligations. Are you aware of any tax-efficient investment options falling under the EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) structure and equity-linked savings schemes that provide substantial tax advantages? Advice by Niyati Shah, Vertical … Read more
Punjab National Bank (PNB) updated interest rates on its retail loan portfolio effective February 10, 2025, in response to evolving market dynamics for enhanced competitiveness. This development was outlined in a press release issued by the bank on February 20, 2025. The revised rates encompass a range of loan products including home loans, auto loans, … Read more
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PM-Vidyalakshmi Scheme: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Lok Sabha that the recently introduced Prime Minister Vidyalakshmi scheme is scheduled to be implemented by February 2025. The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in November in a bid to provide financial assistance to talented students pursuing higher education in public and private institutions. … Read more
Karnataka Bank introduced two new cutting-edge financial products: KBL Peak, an education loan providing up to Rs 2 crore in funding along with comprehensive coverage, and KBL Genius, a student savings account featuring a unique free cyber insurance and exclusive benefits. Srikrishnan H, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, said: “With the ‘KBL Peak’ … Read more
The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet to provide financial assistance to talented students pursuing higher education in public and private institutions. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, aims to offer education loans without the need for collateral or guarantors to students admitted to the top 860 Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs) in … Read more
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) recently declared that all life insurance savings products should offer a policy loan feature to assist policyholders with their financial needs. The master circular stated the facility of partial withdrawal under pension products is allowed enabling the policyholders to meet their specific financial needs for important … Read more
Little would anyone have thought that the impersonation row at Christian College, Kattakada in Thiruvananthapuram, in the third week of May would open a can of worms in the higher education sector in Kerala. College Principal G.J. Shyju had forwarded to the University of Kerala the name of Visakh A., a first-year student and Students … Read more
Beijing CNN — Protests erupted across China throughout the weekend, including at universities and in Shanghai where hundreds chanted “Step down, Xi Jinping! Step down, Communist Party!” in an unprecedented show of defiance against the country’s stringent and increasingly costly zero-Covid policy. A deadly fire at an apartment block in Urumqi, the capital of the … Read more