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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New Year, New Rules: What changes from January 1, 2026, and why it matters
From January 1, 2026, changes to banking, salaries, taxes and household costs will begin to shape everyday finances
 "New Year, New Rules: What changes from January 1, 2026, and why it matters")
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee proposal moves to US appeals court
The US Chamber of Commerce has appealed a federal court ruling that declined to block the Trump administration's move to sharply raise the cost of the widely used work visa
 "Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee proposal moves to US appeals court")
8th Pay Commission math: How Level 1-5 salaries could change
What different fitment factors may mean for take-home pay and pensions
 "8th Pay Commission math: How Level 1-5 salaries could change")
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline looms: How to link and check status
Avoid disruptions in tax, demat, and investments. Check your PAN-Aadhaar link status now
 "PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline looms: How to link and check status")
H-1B visa delays causing hardships for families: India flags issue to US
From December 15, the United States expanded vetting requirements for H-1B visa applicants and their dependents, including H-4 visas
 "H-1B visa delays causing hardships for families: India flags issue to US")
How fear and greed shaped investments in 2025 & what 2026 may hold
From SIP discipline to hype-driven losses, the key money lessons of the year
 "How fear and greed shaped investments in 2025 & what 2026 may hold")
380% gold returns as SGB 2017-18 Series XIII matures at Rs 13,563
Bought at Rs 2,816 in 2017, the gold bond pays out Rs 13,563 at maturity
 "380% gold returns as SGB 2017-18 Series XIII matures at Rs 13,563")
How Indians insured, invested and paid in 2025: Key financial trends
Indians shift to higher covers, longer tenures and UPI payments in 2025
 "How Indians insured, invested and paid in 2025: Key financial trends")
Hidden forex charges bothering you? Expert explains what RBI's rules change
RBI on forex Transaction: RBI draft mandates upfront disclosure of all fees, including intermediaries and conversion charges
 "Hidden forex charges bothering you? Expert explains what RBI's rules change")
How digital scams hit your wallet in 2025 & lessons for 2026 to avoid them
India's fraud surge shows why 2026 must be about verification, not trust
 "How digital scams hit your wallet in 2025 & lessons for 2026 to avoid them")
Year-end senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 6-8%: Top bank options
Small finance banks lead the market for retirees, with senior citizen fixed deposit rates peaking at over 8% across select tenures
 "Year-end senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 6-8%: Top bank options")
Dec-end fixed deposit rates at 4-8%: Check best offers across banks
Best FD Rates December 2025: Small finance banks offer the most competitive returns as 2025 draws to a close, with select five-year fixed deposits reaching the 8% mark
 "Dec-end fixed deposit rates at 4-8%: Check best offers across banks")
Russia offers exam-free scholarships to Indian nationals: What to know
Kremlin waives entrance examinations for its 2026-27 state-funded scholarship programme, offering Indian students a merit-based pathway to study medicine, engineering and the arts
 "Russia offers exam-free scholarships to Indian nationals: What to know")
Updated or revised ITR? What taxpayers need to know before Dec 31 deadline
'Knowing when to file an updated or revised ITR can safeguard your refunds,' says expert
 "Updated or revised ITR? What taxpayers need to know before Dec 31 deadline")
RBI delays January 3 rollout for 3-hour cheque clearance: What it means
Faster cheque settlements on hold as banks get more time to prepare
 "RBI delays January 3 rollout for 3-hour cheque clearance: What it means")
Year-end 2025: How motor insurance evolved with EVs, add-ons, and PAYD
EVs, smarter covers and usage-based policies shaped motor insurance
 "Year-end 2025: How motor insurance evolved with EVs, add-ons, and PAYD")
Less than 50% of Indian business families have a succession plan: Report
Despite growing wealth, most Indian business families delay succession planning, risking disputes and dilution
 "Less than 50% of Indian business families have a succession plan: Report")
US border agents arrest 30 Indian nationals for driving trucks illegally
Arrests made during multi-agency checks on commercial truck drivers
2025 IPO lessons: What retail investors learnt and how to spot 2026 winners
Key takeaways from 2025 IPOs and how retail investors can spot opportunities in 2026
 "2025 IPO lessons: What retail investors learnt and how to spot 2026 winners")
Claimed a deduction in your ITR? Dept's new nudge campaign urges a review
Campaign uses data analytics to prompt voluntary corrections of ineligible deduction claims, with a Dec 31 deadline to avoid penalties
 "Claimed a deduction in your ITR? Dept's new nudge campaign urges a review")