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EPFO 3.0 New Rules: Processing Time, Withdrawal Methods — Key Things To Know
The EPFO has also lowered the age for full corpus withdrawal to 55 years as well as under other special circumstances.

Dharana Capital buys 12-14% stake worth ₹225 crore in Mygate
The transaction values the residential community management platform between ₹2,100 crore and ₹2,300 crore. The fresh capital will be used to fund India expansion, new payment products and overseas pilots.

Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base By Reuters - Investing.com
Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base By ReutersInvesting.com
PE investor BC Investments sells Rs 612 crore stake in Emcure Pharma; Kotak MF picks up stake
Private equity firm BC Investments IV sold a Rs 612 crore stake in Emcure Pharmaceuticals to Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund at Rs 1,700 per share. Despite this divestment, analysts remain positive on Emcure's growth outlook across its core therapeutic segments.
Sebi may widen 50% overlap rule to thematic passive mutual fund schemes
Curb on number of smart-beta schemes also likely; move aimed at curbing proliferation in segment

Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.
Promoter sells Rs 1,024 crore worth of Ajanta Pharma shares in block deal to Kotak MF and ABSL MF
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma sold shares worth over Rs 1,024 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund acquiring the stake. The transaction comes amid strong earnings growth, healthy margins and sustained momentum in the company’s pharmaceutical business.
INR recovers momentum as local equities rebound; recent oil and dollar spike fades amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee recovered momentum to settle higher by around 28 paise at Rs 95.31 per dollar on Tuesday, supported by retreating international oil prices and small pullback in dollar overseas. Meanwhile, local equities also rebounded from two-month lows as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Geopolitical tensions eased somewhat, the dollar weakened and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel as Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other following a series of mutual attacks from Sunday night, which marked the most serious escalation since the ceasefire in April. The BSE Sensex settled 394.50 points (0.54%) higher at 73,918.76, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 119.10 points (0.52%) to close at 23,242.10.

Should You Own More Gold? Experts Weigh In After ETF Restrictions Across Mutual Funds
Both advisors argued that the discussion should not be limited to gold. Instead, it should prompt investors to think more broadly about diversification.
Apple expands child safety tools as social media bans grow
Apple is enhancing tools for parents to safeguard children online. New features will allow parents to manage app usage, content access, and communication for their kids. This comes as governments worldwide are restricting social media access for minors. These updates aim to help families establish age-appropriate digital protections and healthy online habits.

IDFC First Bank to ICICI Bank, SBI: Nifty Bank jumps over 1% as RBI swap facility lifts bank shares
The RBI's new swap facility aims to lower hedging costs for banks on foreign borrowings, enhancing liquidity. Despite recent gains, analysts suggest caution as the Bank Nifty remains volatile within a broad trading range.
A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods market
Beverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages. Younger consumers are driving this trend, seeking convenience and health. Companies are expanding their offerings to meet this demand. This shift presents significant opportunities for future expansion in the Indian beverage market.