Day: August 21, 2026
Rs 30,000 monthly SIP across 10 funds. Why this investor’s mutual fund portfolio may need a reset
A 36-year-old investor’s Rs 30,000 monthly SIP portfolio requires adjustments for financial goals. The expert highlights an inadequate retirement corpus projection, needing a revised calculation. Too many mutual funds create complexity and potential overlap for the current SIP amount. Goals approaching sooner need greater funding priority over longer-term objectives. A goal-wise approach is recommended, working…
WISeKey names Alexander Hirsch as group chief marketing officer
WISeKey names Alexander Hirsch as group chief marketing officer
Indian steel pipe maker Welspun Corp surges to record high on bumper $1.8 bln U.S. order
Indian steel pipe maker Welspun Corp surges to record high on bumper $1.8 bln U.S. order
Asia crypto stocks rally as Bitcoin rebounds sharply; Metaplanet surges 20%
Asia crypto stocks rally as Bitcoin rebounds sharply; Metaplanet surges 20%
Nektar Therapeutics chief R&D officer Zalevsky sells $13,388 in shares
Nektar Therapeutics chief R&D officer Zalevsky sells $13,388 in shares
Lip plumpers, collagen and more: How is Ozempic boosting a new beauty market
Weight-loss drugs are creating new demands in beauty and nutrition sectors. Companies are developing products to address nutritional gaps and emerging beauty concerns. Nestle and Tata Consumer are preparing protein and fiber-rich offerings for these consumers. Beauty brands are promoting makeup alternatives to cosmetic procedures for users. This trend is driven by pharmaceutical advancements and…
South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investment
The proposed “Future Response Fund” would finance programmes aimed at helping young people find jobs, buy homes and start families, while also supporting investments in AI, regional development and talent development, according to a ministry press release.
Google rolls out AI learning tools, free AI Plus access for eligible Indian college students
Google has announced a series of new AI-powered education tools and student offers for the 2026 academic year, including a 12-month free Google AI Plus plan for eligible college students outside the US, a move that could benefit students in India, including those preparing for competitive examinations such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
