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2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians

Major economies raised salary floors, narrowed visa routes and favoured insiders in 2025, so Indians eyeing 2026 moves need stronger profiles and patience

UK immigration 2025: Tougher work rules, tighter student visas & fees hikes

A sweeping reset under UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshaped work visas, student rules, settlement timelines and business mobility through 2025

US to UAE: What 2025 immigration changes meant for Indian students, workers

Major destinations tightened work rules and student caps in 2025, reshaping options for Indian students and workers. Early planning and clear residency routes will matter in 2026

Year-ender 2025: MacBook Pro to Kindle, five productivity-focused devices

From AI-first laptops and versatile tablets to distraction-free readers and compact desk gear, the following five products stood out in 2025 for getting real work done

Gold up 65%, Small-Caps down 7.5%: Where investors should invest in 2026

2026 Investing Guide: smallcase managers flag risks, opportunities and sectors to track

Foldable iPhone to cheaper MacBook, GTA 6: What to look forward to in 2026

Foldable iPhones, tri-fold smartphones, XR glasses, affordable MacBooks and the long-delayed GTA 6 suggests a year packed with overdue launches and notable experiments

Indian Investors' global bets surge 4x to $1.6 Bn; Tesla, Nvidia top picks

66% of first-time investors start with US stocks and ETFs, while the average Indian global investor holds eight high-conviction stocks.

2025 recap: Immigration, settlement rules squeezed options for Indians

Major economies raised salary floors, narrowed visa routes and favoured insiders in 2025, so Indians eyeing 2026 moves need stronger profiles and patience

Elections 2025: Big wins for BJP, allies across board, opposition decimated

The NDA tightened its political grip in 2025, winning decisively in Delhi and sweeping Bihar, marking a year of clear consolidation for the alliance

India Inc's big year: IPO boom, major splits, fundings and global AI push

From record fundraising and landmark listings to high-stakes corporate splits, global tech partnerships and boardroom disputes, here's how 2025 reshaped India's corporate landscape

The year of tariffs: How Trump's policies affected India's exports in 2025

Despite multiple deadline extensions, India failed to reach a trade deal with the US in 2025, leaving exporters grappling with steep tariffs that reshaped competitiveness across key sectors

100% surge! Clean energy boom powers silver's biggest rally in a decade

With a doubling in price and a supply-demand mismatch unlikely to resolve soon, silver heads into 2026 with strong structural support.

Gold shines in 2025 with 60% rally; will safe-haven run continue into 2026?

While gold retains long term support from persistent Central Banks' purchases and safe haven demand, 2026 may bring bouts of correc on and vola lity.

Year-ender 2025: Generative AI changed videos, photos and content creation

From text-to-video tools and AI image generation to mobile editing and chat-based creation, generative AI quietly reshaped how content was made in 2025

How wars, peace efforts and big diplomatic meets defined the world in 2025

Wars, peace deals and diplomatic summits shaped the world in 2025, as nations struggled to manage rising conflicts while pushing for dialogue and long-term solutions across regions

2025: Germany, Ireland, UAE draw Indian students as Big Four toughen entry

Stricter student and immigration rules across the US, UK, Canada and Australia in 2025 reshaped Indian study-abroad choices, boosting interest in Germany, Ireland, France and the UAE

Silver prices can rally 20% to Rs 240,000/kg in 2026: Axis Securities

Silver, Axis Securities said, has broken out of a multi-year consolidation phase, signaling the early stages of a long-term structural uptrend

Will Brent crude oil prices crash to $50 a barrel mark in 2026?

OPEC+, according to a Rabobank International note, will respond to lower prices through supply cuts or through the refined products market

From UAE to Europe, which were the best golden visa routes in 2025?

Stricter rules, refined thresholds and tighter checks defined golden visas and investor residencies through 2025

Is your MF portfolio drifting? How to review it for stronger 2026 returns

A disciplined year-end review can help investors correct drift, cut weak funds, and enter 2026 with a cleaner, goal-aligned mutual fund portfolio