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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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Up to 7% on savings account: Canara Bank, BOI, IDFC FIRST revise rates

Before moving your money, check the balance slab, interest calculation method and withdrawal flexibility offered by the account.

Up to 7% on savings account: Canara Bank, BOI, IDFC FIRST revise rates
Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

New Zealand expands post-study work visa eligibility from Nov 16: Details

New route covers eligible graduate diploma holders with a bachelor's degree, including those with overseas degrees

New Zealand expands post-study work visa eligibility from Nov 16: Details
Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

73% of aspirational credit comes from rural, semi-urban India: Report

Gen Z, informal workers and micro ventures are becoming increasingly important to lenders

73% of aspirational credit comes from rural, semi-urban India: Report
Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Home stuck in a stalled project? Know when RERA can get you a refund

As Telangana regulator orders Rs 14.17 lakh refund plus Rs 6.4 lakh interest, know how homebuyers can get help against erring builders

Home stuck in a stalled project? Know when RERA can get you a refund
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Financial emergency: Key papers your family should know where to find

From bank accounts and insurance to investments and loans, keep documents organised so your family is not left searching for them during a crisis.

Financial emergency: Key papers your family should know where to find
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Chasing top-performing mutual funds? Radhika Gupta explains risks

Seeing another fund deliver higher returns can trigger costly switches. Radhika Gupta explains why investors should look beyond returns

Chasing top-performing mutual funds? Radhika Gupta explains risks
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers

The move could delay green card sponsorship for IT firm's employees as Washington steps up scrutiny of H-1B and employment-based visa programmes

Cognizant green card filings suspended in US: What it means for workers
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

Denmark to open new work route in 2027: Eligibility and key rules explained

New plan will cover workers from 16 countries, including India, but applicants must meet salary, job and employer conditions.

Denmark to open new work route in 2027: Eligibility and key rules explained
Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

US Green Card: How credit checks could weigh on applicants and sponsors

Could a sponsor's financial history come under closer scrutiny? Here's what the latest Form I-864 change means for applicants

US Green Card: How credit checks could weigh on applicants and sponsors
Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

How to generate, activate and authenticate EPFO UAN on UMANG platform

Check your EPF balance, download the passbook and track claims after completing UAN activation through UMANG

How to generate, activate and authenticate EPFO UAN on UMANG platform
Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

HDFC Bank cuts MCLR by up to 10 bps: How it may affect your loan EMI

Lender lowers MCLR rates across all seven tenures from September 7; impact on your EMI depends on the loan's reset date and benchmark

HDFC Bank cuts MCLR by up to 10 bps: How it may affect your loan EMI
Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

UK changes immigration rules from October: 5 major things to know

New UK rules will expand protection for some migrants while changing student, family and Erasmus+ provisions from October 2026

UK changes immigration rules from October: 5 major things to know
Updated On : 07 Sep 2026 | 5:31 PM IST

Australia bans new enrolments in course: What Indian students need to know

Australia has stopped new international enrolments in one graduate diploma, citing visa refusals and concerns over non-genuine student transfers

Australia bans new enrolments in course: What Indian students need to know
Updated On : 07 Sep 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

Quit job before 58? EPFO explains how long your PF earns interest

Leaving your job does not immediately stop EPF interest; EPFO explains the age limit and what happens to your PF corpus

Quit job before 58? EPFO explains how long your PF earns interest
Updated On : 07 Sep 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Filed income-tax returns but not received refund yet? How to check status

Waiting for your income-tax refund? Check your ITR and refund status online and find out if further action is needed.

Filed income-tax returns but not received refund yet? How to check status
Updated On : 07 Sep 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

40 years' possession, name in land records do not prove ownership: HC

Karnataka HC ruling clarifies why long possession and incorrect revenue entries cannot by themselves defeat a property owner's title

40 years' possession, name in land records do not prove ownership: HC
Updated On : 04 Sep 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

Smaller cities drive 64% of home loans as volumes surge 81%: Report

Digital processing of housing-finance applications rose to 92% by 2024 from 60% in 2020, while 42% of lenders now get most enquiries online

Smaller cities drive 64% of home loans as volumes surge 81%: Report
Updated On : 04 Sep 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

NPS gets new rules? 10 regulator proposals all subscribers should know

The proposals could widen NPS access, expand digital services and alter how service providers operate

NPS gets new rules? 10 regulator proposals all subscribers should know
Updated On : 04 Sep 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

US green card: Indian EB-1 applicants face risk of visa numbers running out

Indian EB-1 applicants face fresh uncertainty as US green card numbers could run out before September 30.

US green card: Indian EB-1 applicants face risk of visa numbers running out
Updated On : 04 Sep 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

US Visa Bulletin: Indian families get green card relief, EB-1 stays tight

Family-sponsored categories see sharp gains as US visa numbers near the end of the country's fiscal year

US Visa Bulletin: Indian families get green card relief, EB-1 stays tight
Updated On : 04 Sep 2026 | 11:27 AM IST