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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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Early cancer detection improving but treatment costs drain savings: Report

Standard health insurance policy of Rs 500,000 often inadequate to meet treatment costs, it says

Early cancer detection improving but treatment costs drain savings: Report
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 2:16 PM IST

Claimed donations in your ITR? Here's why many are revising returns now

CBDT's NUDGE campaign prompts over 1.5 mn taxpayers to revise their returns as the tax department cracks down on donation claims linked to unrecognised political parties and trusts

Claimed donations in your ITR? Here's why many are revising returns now
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 11:33 AM IST

PAN-Aadhaar deadline nears: Missing Jan 1, 2026, could freeze finances

PAN not linked to Aadhaar by December 31 may turn inoperative from 2026

PAN-Aadhaar deadline nears: Missing Jan 1, 2026, could freeze finances
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 4:25 PM IST

Can tax officials access emails and social media under new tax rules 2025?

Section 247 under the new Act allows authorised officers to access computer systems or virtual spaces, but strictly during search and survey operations where there is credible evidence of evasion

Can tax officials access emails and social media under new tax rules 2025?
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

Aadhaar to UPI, key policy changes that shaped your money in 2025

Key reforms in Aadhaar, UPI and taxes that shaped your finances this year

Aadhaar to UPI, key policy changes that shaped your money in 2025
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

EPFO to fix EPS contribution errors: Here's what it means for pensions

New guidelines aim to correct contribution errors and safeguard the money of subscribers

EPFO to fix EPS contribution errors: Here's what it means for pensions
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Jobs, migration: India trade deal sparks political debate in New Zealand

Political tensions flare in Wellington as New Zealand First opposes the trade deal's immigration concessions, citing concerns over local job security and long-term demographic shifts

Jobs, migration: India trade deal sparks political debate in New Zealand
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST

Thinking of a startup? Abu Dhabi's Hub71 offers a global incubation base

Platform doubling down on India as a strategic bridge between Asia and the West

Thinking of a startup? Abu Dhabi's Hub71 offers a global incubation base
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 12:37 PM IST

Train tickets to get costlier from December 26. Check revised fares

Railways says fare hike applies to longer journeys, suburban and short-distance travel spared

Train tickets to get costlier from December 26. Check revised fares
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:28 AM IST

ITR refund stuck? Experts warn December 31 delays could block revisions

'Act fast: Rectification can save your refund if ITR isn't processed by year-end,' say experts

ITR refund stuck? Experts warn December 31 delays could block revisions
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 5:06 PM IST

Year-end travel sees Indians spend on comfort and pilgrimages: Report

Top destinations Indians are booking for year-end travel

Year-end travel sees Indians spend on comfort and pilgrimages: Report
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

2025's most overlooked tax-saving opportunities: See which ones you missed

From Section 80D to home-loan perks, here's what many taxpayers overlooked last year

2025's most overlooked tax-saving opportunities: See which ones you missed
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST

Train travel and excess luggage: Do passengers face airport-style charges?

Passengers can carry limited baggage free, but excess weight attracts charges under the railway rules

Train travel and excess luggage: Do passengers face airport-style charges?
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:06 PM IST

Sebi cuts mutual fund fees: How 10-15 bps can add Rs 5 lakh to wealth

A small cut in fund expenses can quietly compound into meaningful long-term gains for investors

Sebi cuts mutual fund fees: How 10-15 bps can add Rs 5 lakh to wealth
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 6:42 PM IST

Denmark immigration rules change in 2026: Higher fees, tighter work permits

Denmark immigration Rule in 2026: Salary thresholds rise, medical permits freeze, and application costs go up from January 2026

Denmark immigration rules change in 2026: Higher fees, tighter work permits
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 4:46 PM IST

What people got wrong in filing tax returns; how they can do better in 2026

Tax experts say that omissions, data mismatches, and common assumptions were the primary causes of defective returns, penalties, and delayed refunds this year, urging timely preparation for 2026

What people got wrong in filing tax returns; how they can do better in 2026
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

FD rates in Dec range from 5% to 8%: Check best offers across banks

Small finance banks lead returns, while PSU and private banks offer steadier FD yields across tenures

FD rates in Dec range from 5% to 8%: Check best offers across banks
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

EPFO insurance: Job history gap of up to 60 days won't cut Rs 50,000 cover

New rules for Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance ensure that short employment gaps and public holidays no longer disqualify subscribers from essential benefits , providing greater financial security

EPFO insurance: Job history gap of up to 60 days won't cut Rs 50,000 cover
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 1:28 PM IST

Got tax alert on property deals or foreign assets? I-T dept explains why

Authorities clarify that compliance alerts for high-value transactions are prompts for voluntary correction rather than a precursor to enforcement action

Got tax alert on property deals or foreign assets? I-T dept explains why
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 12:42 PM IST

Planning New Zealand travel or study? Visa centre fees go up from 2026

Visa application centre service charges will be higher from January, adding to upfront costs for applicants from India and other countries

Planning New Zealand travel or study? Visa centre fees go up from 2026
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 5:05 PM IST