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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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Karur Vysya Bank cuts MCLR by 10 bps across tenors: How EMIs may ease

Revision in bank's internal benchmark rate could lead to reduced interest costs for existing borrowers once their specific loan reset dates are reached

Karur Vysya Bank cuts MCLR by 10 bps across tenors: How EMIs may ease
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Amid backlash, US defends deporting infant with bronchitis to Mexico

Deportation of an infant with bronchitis to Mexico has sparked a fierce debate over the medical safety and ethics of US immigration enforcement.

Amid backlash, US defends deporting infant with bronchitis to Mexico
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

NPS retirement exit explained: Corpus rules, SLW vs SUR and tax treatment

Withdrawal rules change with corpus size and they work differently in volatile markets

NPS retirement exit explained: Corpus rules, SLW vs SUR and tax treatment
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

ICICI Bank credit card changes: Minimum due, lounge access explained

New MAD formula may raise monthly minimum payouts; lounge access now linked to Rs 75,000 quarterly spend

ICICI Bank credit card changes: Minimum due, lounge access explained
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

8th Pay Commission WhatsApp scam alert: Salary bait traps employees

Fake 8th Pay Commission salary links on WhatsApp may install malware and enable unauthorised bank withdrawals, government warns.

8th Pay Commission WhatsApp scam alert: Salary bait traps employees
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

IOB launches online death claim portal: Here's how families can use it

Portal enables digital submissions for legal heirs and nominees, promising a 15-day turnaround and waiving third-party surety for claims up to Rs 15 lakh.

IOB launches online death claim portal: Here's how families can use it
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Delhi changes rules for ration card: Online-only process, Aadhaar mandatory

The move expands eligibility to families earning up to Rs 1.20 lakh annually while introducing stricter verification

Delhi changes rules for ration card: Online-only process, Aadhaar mandatory
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Gold, silver slide after rally: Experts explain buy, hold or book profit

'Buy, hold or book profits should be based on allocation, not emotion,' say experts

Gold, silver slide after rally: Experts explain buy, hold or book profit
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

FD left without a Will? Here's how children, grandchildren can claim money

Legal experts explain when children or grandchildren can inherit FDs, what nominees can do, and which documents banks will ask for

FD left without a Will? Here's how children, grandchildren can claim money
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Aadhaar biometric lock explained: How it prevents biometric fraud

UIDAI's biometric lock feature lets users block fingerprint and iris authentication, adding an extra safety layer against Aadhaar-linked fraud and misuse

Aadhaar biometric lock explained: How it prevents biometric fraud
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

RBI plans KCC revamp with 6-year tenure and higher loan limits ahead

Draft norms propose standard crop seasons, tech spend cover and loan limits linked to scale of finance under Kisan Credit Card framework

RBI plans KCC revamp with 6-year tenure and higher loan limits ahead
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Assam clears 8th pay commission: What it could mean for salaries, pensions

State panel to review pay, allowances and service conditions, revision may lift take-home pay and retirement benefits for employees and pensioners

Assam clears 8th pay commission: What it could mean for salaries, pensions
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 11:58 AM IST

RBI proposes to allow banks to lend to REITs, widening real estate funding

Move could widen funding options for income-generating real estate assets

RBI proposes to allow banks to lend to REITs, widening real estate funding
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Health insurance complaints rise 41% on claims disputes in FY25: Irdai

Regulator asks insurers to conduct 'root-cause analysis' of complaints and improve oversight of agents, brokers and digital channels

Health insurance complaints rise 41% on claims disputes in FY25: Irdai
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Home loans at 7-12% range after RBI rate hold: Check latest offers here

As RBI holds policy rates, the gap between floor and ceiling rates means a borrower's credit score and lender choice are now the primary drivers of long-term housing costs

Home loans at 7-12% range after RBI rate hold: Check latest offers here
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Fixed deposit rates at 5-8% after RBI pause: Check latest offers here

Investors should act now to lock in high-yielding fixed deposits as central bank keeps interest rates at a peak before an expected cooling period

Fixed deposit rates at 5-8% after RBI pause: Check latest offers here
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Budget 2026 land acquisition tax break: Experts decode gains and limits

Tax exemption on acquired land compensation gets legal clarity from April 2026; urban and non-farm plots also covered.

Budget 2026 land acquisition tax break: Experts decode gains and limits
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

Travel insurance demand for overseas weddings up 27% in two years: Report

Indian families turning to disciplined financial planning for such events, it says

Travel insurance demand for overseas weddings up 27% in two years: Report
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

After repaying car loan, how to remove hypothecation in records online

Securing absolute ownership requires a formal update to the Vahan portal to prevent legal hurdles and insurance complications during future sales

After repaying car loan, how to remove hypothecation in records online
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Cancer treatment bills hit Rs 30 lakh, insurance cover falls short: Report

Medical inflation and prolonged, multi-stage care leave many Indian families underinsured, it says

Cancer treatment bills hit Rs 30 lakh, insurance cover falls short: Report
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST