Market squanders gains to end flat

The Indian equity benchmarks again got caught in afternoon selling pressure and wiped off the day’s gains to end lower on June 3. Profit-booking in the last session amid reports of COVID cases rising to a three-month high in the country wiped off the day’s gains. Read here to know more

Take a look at these key events

Today:
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to launch its fifth tourist flight to space
Panchkula, Haryana, to host Khelo India Youth Games
External affairs minister to visit Czech RepublicTomorrow:
Asus ROG Phone 6 is all set for its global debut
Kashmiri Pandits to begin Mata Kheer Bhawani pilgrimage in Kashmir
Indian cricket team to assemble in Delhi ahead of the five-match T20 series against South Africa

Govt approves 8.1% interest rate on EPF deposits for FY22, lowest in over 40 years

The government has approved an 8.1 percent rate of interest on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22 -- an over four-decade low -- for about five crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO. Read here.

Are your debt investment returns declining? Here are some alternatives

Here are the options investors have within debt mutual funds with interest rates rising, as well as the alternatives beyond the mutual funds. Read more here.

Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse, a beautiful roaring beast

An absolute brute but is also civilised—a great combination for a machine to have. There’s an old-world charm to it but it may find Indian cities a little too hot to handle. Read here the review of the Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse.

Moto G82 5G to be launched in India on June 7

Motorola has teased the launch of its new G series smartphone in India which is to be unveiled on June 7. The Moto G82 5G follows the recent arrival of the Moto E32s in the country but unlike the budget E32s, the new handset is a mid-tier smartphone. Read all about its features here.

World Bicycle Day draws our attention to the benefits of cycling

In a world threatened by climate change, the discussion about bicycles helping create a greener and more sustainable future has become even more significant. Read on.