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Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Amit is a personal finance journalist covering banking, taxation, insurance, investing, and consumer money matters. He writes analytical yet easy-to-understand explainers, breaking down complex financial and policy developments for everyday readers. His work focuses on helping audiences make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

Amit is a personal finance journalist covering banking, taxation, insurance, investing, and consumer money matters. He writes analytical yet easy-to-understand explainers, breaking down complex financial and policy developments for everyday readers. His work focuses on helping audiences make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

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Govt opens Indian stocks to foreigners, raises investment limits: Explained

New rules raise ownership limits and allow more overseas individuals to invest in listed Indian companies

Govt opens Indian stocks to foreigners, raises investment limits: Explained
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

US 401(k), UK or Canada pension plans: How Form 40 defers tax for NRIs

Returning to India with a foreign pension account? Form 40 can help defer tax and avoid timing mismatches

US 401(k), UK or Canada pension plans: How Form 40 defers tax for NRIs
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers: Details

Salary thresholds lowered, processing quickened and permanent residency path shortened as France steps up efforts to attract global talent

France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers: Details
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

NPS goes digital: PFRDA launches StAR NPS, onboarding process explained

Digital KYC, direct fund transfers and instant PRAN generation aim to simplify NPS enrolment for investors

NPS goes digital: PFRDA launches StAR NPS, onboarding process explained
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for your home loan repayment

Repo rate pause keeps home loan EMIs steady as RBI balances inflation risks and growth concerns amid global uncertainty

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for your home loan repayment
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Father can't favour son over daughter in maintenance for education: HC

Ruling strengthens children's rights and reinforces gender equality in maintenance disputes, say experts

Father can't favour son over daughter in maintenance for education: HC
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

US World Cup visa priority may delay student applications this year: Report

Faster visa processing for FIFA visitors is creating fresh uncertainty for international students

US World Cup visa priority may delay student applications this year: Report
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

LIC launches New Jeevan Sathi plan: Features & benefits explained

Couples can get life cover, savings benefits and premium waiver under one LIC policy

LIC launches New Jeevan Sathi plan: Features & benefits explained
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

South Korea opens talent visa to researchers, lifts hiring cap: Details

Seoul broadens talent visa access and allows firms to hire more skilled foreign workers

South Korea opens talent visa to researchers, lifts hiring cap: Details
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Unexpected money in your account? SBI warns of 'jumped deposit scam'

Scammers are sending small deposits first, then pushing victims to approve larger transactions

Unexpected money in your account? SBI warns of 'jumped deposit scam'
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Finland's citizenship grants hit record: Indians among top visa seekers

Nordic country's citizenship approvals hit record high while overall immigration slows; family visas rise, with Indians among top applicants

Finland's citizenship grants hit record: Indians among top visa seekers
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

UPI goes live in Cambodia: Here's how Indian travellers can use it

UPI's global footprint grows as Cambodia joins the list of countries accepting the payment system

UPI goes live in Cambodia: Here's how Indian travellers can use it
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

78% Indians plan higher overseas spending but forex costs a worry: Report

Hidden charges and confusing exchange rates are major concerns for international travellers

78% Indians plan higher overseas spending but forex costs a worry: Report
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Starting out on Instagram? MakeMyTrip to reward engagement, not followers

Travel creators with at least 10,000 followers can earn rewards based on content performance

Starting out on Instagram? MakeMyTrip to reward engagement, not followers
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Living in a flat without occupation certificate? Maintenance fees may apply

HP RERA says homeowners using flats cannot avoid maintenance dues but builders must justify charges

Living in a flat without occupation certificate? Maintenance fees may apply
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

Spotted an unfamiliar credit card charge? Here's what you should do

A fraudulent transaction, billing error or forgotten payment? Quick reporting can help limit losses under RBI rules

Spotted an unfamiliar credit card charge? Here's what you should do
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

Pension ULIPs jump 10-fold in FY26 as Indians focus on retirement: Report

Shift towards systematic monthly investing and guaranteed return plans is reshaping how younger and older Indians alike approach long-term wealth security

Pension ULIPs jump 10-fold in FY26 as Indians focus on retirement: Report
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

India tightens rules for foreigners seeking stays beyond 180 days: Details

New directives require foreign nationals to register before crossing the 180-day threshold and restrict extended stays to emergencies

India tightens rules for foreigners seeking stays beyond 180 days: Details
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Harassed by loan recovery agents? What borrowers can do under RBI rules

Recovery agent harassment: Your rights, RBI rules, and steps to take if loan collection turns abusive

Harassed by loan recovery agents? What borrowers can do under RBI rules
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Trump's immigration agency eyes ad data: Critics warn of surveillance risks

ICE is exploring commercial ad-tech data to aid immigration probes, raising privacy and surveillance concerns

Trump's immigration agency eyes ad data: Critics warn of surveillance risks
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 5:31 PM IST