Amit Kumar

Advance tax check: Who must pay now and what missing the deadline can cost

With the 15 December instalment approaching, here is a clear guide on who must pay advance tax, how much is due, and the interest costs of missing the cut-off

Sharing your credit card with friend or family? The hidden risks are costly

Voluntarily sharing details with others transfers the entire legal and financial liability to the primary cardholder

Top 5 luxury travel credit cards: What they offer, who should get them

Luxury travel credit cards offer elite benefits such as global lounge access, low foreign exchange fees, and high-end concierge services to clients who want seamless mobility & experiential privileges

Rs 170 bn dues, 34,000 unsold flats: what DDA's data means for home buyers

DDA has Rs 17,000 crore in liabilities and unsold inventory: A situation that could lead to better availability and competitive pricing for homes

Passport verification record on DigiLocker: How to access new feature

New feature gives citizens secure, instant digital access to the essential document, simplifying background checks and travel preparations

Planning a wedding? Don't miss this essential insurance cover for big day

Protect your wedding from cancellations, vendor issues and unexpected costs

Thinking of using your EPF to buy a home? Here's what you need to know

While the EPF allows members to withdraw up to 90% of their corpus for housing needs, financial experts caution against eroding long-term retirement savings for short-term housing liquidity

Who is Luana Lopes Lara? Meet the 29-year-old self-made woman billionaire

The Kalshi cofounder's $11 bn leap shows how discipline and tech ambition shaped her meteoric rise.

Dormant bank account worrying you? Here's how to revive it and access money

Reactivating a dormant bank account requires only a brief visit, updated KYC documents and a token transaction

December home loan rates start at 7.35%: Check latest lender offers here

Public-sector banks offer the most competitive entry rates below 8% for borrowers with strong credit, while private banks and HFCs show wider pricing spreads based on risk profile

Dec car loan rates start at 7.6%; EMIs around Rs 10,000: Check full list

Public sector lenders offer lowest rates but buyers must compare processing fees and EMI structures to determine the true overall borrowing cost

Suryoday SFB raises fixed deposit rates by up to 8.24%, joins peers

Five-year scheme offers a 8.24% annualised yield, as the small finance bank maintains higher rates to attract stable deposits

Sanchar Saathi decoded: Why the gov wants it installed on your phone

DoT's directive requires the app to be visible and functional on first use, even as the minister stresses that activation remains optional.

Is the EPF wage cap set for a change? Here's what the government said

Centre signals no immediate move to raise EPF wage ceiling; further consultations likely

Govt pensioners get 2 more investment options: NPS, UPS terms explained

They will be allowed to choose from a broader range of equity exposure levels, says pension funds regulator

KYC rules revised for NRIs, OCIs: What changes for NPS onboarding

PFRDA mandates stricter overseas verification and ends certain accounts to fight financial misuse

Eyeing work abroad? Here's how you can apply in Germany, Italy, Japan & NZ

Global hiring needs are expanding, creating fresh opportunities for skilled workers

8th Pay Commission: Govt explains if 58% DA be merged with basic pay

8th Pay Commission Updates: Finance Ministry statement means any fundamental changes to the pay structure will likely only come from the newly constituted 8th Central Pay Commission

EPFO disposes of 99% of higher pension applications under EPS 1995: Govt

Over 1.5 million applications processed; most retirees now getting revised pensions

Is the UPS deadline extended? See if you can still switch from NPS to UPS

The deadline for Central Government employees to switch from the NPS to the assured-payout UPS has closed, leaving those who failed to opt-in automatically enrolled in the market-linked NPS by default