Amit Kumar

'Act fast: Rectification can save your refund if ITR isn't processed by year-end,' say experts

Top destinations Indians are booking for year-end travel

From Section 80D to home-loan perks, here's what many taxpayers overlooked last year

Passengers can carry limited baggage free, but excess weight attracts charges under the railway rules

Railways says fare hike applies to longer journeys, suburban and short-distance travel spared

A small cut in fund expenses can quietly compound into meaningful long-term gains for investors

Denmark immigration Rule in 2026: Salary thresholds rise, medical permits freeze, and application costs go up from January 2026

Tax experts say that omissions, data mismatches, and common assumptions were the primary causes of defective returns, penalties, and delayed refunds this year, urging timely preparation for 2026

Small finance banks lead returns, while PSU and private banks offer steadier FD yields across tenures

New rules for Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance ensure that short employment gaps and public holidays no longer disqualify subscribers from essential benefits , providing greater financial security

Authorities clarify that compliance alerts for high-value transactions are prompts for voluntary correction rather than a precursor to enforcement action

Visa application centre service charges will be higher from January, adding to upfront costs for applicants from India and other countries

While property prices remain high, state-owned lenders are providing vital relief by holding interest rates at competitive levels

State-owned lenders are lead year-end financing deals by slashing interest costs to attract customers

Following the RBI's repo rate cut, major public-sector lenders are offering relief to home and auto loan borrowers

Experts break down how to pick between family floater and individual health plans

Tips to pick the right international travel insurance and avoid costly surprises abroad

Emails about high-value transactions in Annual Information Statements nudge people on compliance processes, say experts

'Wiping' devices or using burner phones can trigger red flags during increasingly stringent digital border screenings, says expert

Retirement Planning: Returns, risks, scams, and key portfolio shifts shaping retiree planning for the year ahead