The performance of stocks markets in 2025 remains a key concern for investors, as the world grapples with continuing geopolitical tensions and heightened risk of economic downturns.
The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has proposed new EPF withdrawal rules. It emphasizes that, under typical circumstances, employees cannot withdraw their provident fund before retirement, although partial withdrawal is permitted in exceptional situations such as medical emergency, further education, and purchasing/building a home.