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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 readers 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 readers make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

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Can daughters lose property rights? Why Madras HC rejected sisters' claim

The sisters had a legal claim to their mother's property, but decades of silence and evidence of exclusion weakened their case before the court.

Can daughters lose property rights? Why Madras HC rejected sisters' claim
Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

Aadhaar name change rules revised: Documents needed and changes allowed

UIDAI has split name changes into minor and major categories, with different proof, affidavit and Gazette requirements for each case.

Aadhaar name change rules revised: Documents needed and changes allowed
Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 5:14 PM IST

US plans $70,000 fee for students seeking jobs after graduation: Explained

Department of Homeland Security says proposal aims to curb fraud and misuse of OPT, as colleges and employers fear higher costs

US plans $70,000 fee for students seeking jobs after graduation: Explained
Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

HDFC Bank cuts MCLR rates by up to 15 bps: Check impact on your loans

Decision covers all MCLR-linked tenures, but impact on interest rate and EMI will depend on benchmark and terms of a loan

HDFC Bank cuts MCLR rates by up to 15 bps: Check impact on your loans
Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

New Zealand changes parent visa selection: How the new rules work

90% of parents will be picked based on how long they have been waiting, while 10% will be chosen by chance

New Zealand changes parent visa selection: How the new rules work
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 4:16 PM IST

Can a married daughter inherit govt-allotted land? HC explains rights

Himachal Pradesh ruling says marital status alone cannot disqualify a Class I legal heir, while government rules still determine eligibility.

Can a married daughter inherit govt-allotted land? HC explains rights
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Travel insurance offers a high sum? Check these limits before you buy

Check benefits and age-based limits, especially if you are buying cover for senior travellers.

Travel insurance offers a high sum? Check these limits before you buy
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

EPS pension: EPFO explains who must join under Rs 25,000 wage ceiling

EPFO says employees earning up to Rs 25,000 must join EPS, while existing members earning more can continue their pension membership.

EPS pension: EPFO explains who must join under Rs 25,000 wage ceiling
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Can a daughter-in-law be evicted? HC clarifies senior citizens' rights

The ruling also says a daughter-in-law's shared-household right is not absolute and must be balanced against an elderly owner's right to live peacefully

Can a daughter-in-law be evicted? HC clarifies senior citizens' rights
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

Argentina to offer citizenship for $350,000: How the scheme will work

Argentina's new scheme will also cover families, but applications are not open yet and legal and regulatory details remain pending.

Argentina to offer citizenship for $350,000: How the scheme will work
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 4:17 PM IST

NPS, UPS or APY complaint? Here's how to raise it through Pension Sahayak

NPS, UPS and APY subscribers can file complaints online, track them and escalate unresolved grievances through PFRDA's Pension Sahayak.

NPS, UPS or APY complaint? Here's how to raise it through Pension Sahayak
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

RBI fixes 6.45% govt bond rate: How it works, interest payment explained

The rate applies from October 4 to April 3 and is reset every six months based on 182-day Treasury Bill yields.

RBI fixes 6.45% govt bond rate: How it works, interest payment explained
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Maintenance fee rises 90% in Gurugram township: What to check before buying

A residents' protest over missing facilities and higher fees highlights the costs buyers should assess beyond the property price.

Maintenance fee rises 90% in Gurugram township: What to check before buying
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Australia visa rules change: How should Indian students plan their degrees

'The strongest degree is one whose value travels with the student,' says Amit Garga, cofounder of The WorldGrad

Australia visa rules change: How should Indian students plan their degrees
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

PPF rate unchanged at 7.1%: What investors need to know this quarter

The government has kept small savings rates unchanged for the third quarter, with PPF continuing to offer 7.1 per cent

PPF rate unchanged at 7.1%: What investors need to know this quarter
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Every Saturday bank holiday? Govt debunks fake Gazette; here's the rule

Bank branches are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, while other Saturdays are generally working days

Every Saturday bank holiday? Govt debunks fake Gazette; here's the rule
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Income tax enters Class 9: NCERT teaches students how to calculate tax

Council's social science textbook covers budgeting, saving, investing and risk management, linking money choices with long-term financial stability

Income tax enters Class 9: NCERT teaches students how to calculate tax
Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Digital NBFC loan book hits Rs 1.54 trn, up 28% in a year: Report

Digital lenders accounted for 70% of personal loan volumes, with average ticket size rising 15% to Rs 18,802

Digital NBFC loan book hits Rs 1.54 trn, up 28% in a year: Report
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

Indian household debt rises 14.3%, financial assets grow 9% in 2025: Report

Insurance and pensions grew 11.4%, while deposits rose 9.8% and securities 6.1%

Indian household debt rises 14.3%, financial assets grow 9% in 2025: Report
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

US citizenship backlog hits 742,138 as USCIS receives 2X new applications

USCIS received 145,872 citizenship applications from April to June, while 70,539 cases were decided during the quarter.

US citizenship backlog hits 742,138 as USCIS receives 2X new applications
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 11:31 AM IST