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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Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples
Indian travellers and foreign residents may need to budget more for Japan trips and stay
 "Japan travel costs to jump: Visa fees up 30k-100k Yen, Sayonara tax triples")
Will saving for retirement be 'irrelevant' in 20 years? Elon Musk thinks so
Musk argues AI and automation may make long-term savings unnecessary
 "Will saving for retirement be 'irrelevant' in 20 years? Elon Musk thinks so")
Credit scores in 2026: Expert explains what quietly hurts your score
Some habits can quietly damage your credit score. Here's what to watch
 "Credit scores in 2026: Expert explains what quietly hurts your score")
HDFC Bank debit card lounge access rules change: Vouchers now mandatory
Complimentary airport lounge visits now require voucher claim, not just a card swipe
 "HDFC Bank debit card lounge access rules change: Vouchers now mandatory")
Income Tax Act, 2025 to replace the 1961 law from April 1: Explained
What the Income Tax Act, 2025 changes and what stays the same for taxpayers
 "Income Tax Act, 2025 to replace the 1961 law from April 1: Explained")
Budget 2026: Why higher super-rich tax may backfire, experts explain
Tax specialists warn higher surcharges could push wealth and talent overseas
 "Budget 2026: Why higher super-rich tax may backfire, experts explain")
Planning to tap into EPF to pay off loans? Here's why you need a rethink
Rules to compounding, what happens if you tap EPF for debt
 "Planning to tap into EPF to pay off loans? Here's why you need a rethink")
IDFC First Bank raises savings rates: Offering up to 6.5% per annum
Progressive slabs pay more as your balance grows from Jan 9
 "IDFC First Bank raises savings rates: Offering up to 6.5% per annum")
Online home loan insurance vs bank plans: Savings can go up to 72%
Data highlights sharp premium differences between online and bank-sold home loan insurance
 "Online home loan insurance vs bank plans: Savings can go up to 72%")
SBI FD interest rates in January 2026: From 6.4% to 7.3% on special FDs
Special SBI FDs offer higher returns for seniors and large deposits in 2026
 "SBI FD interest rates in January 2026: From 6.4% to 7.3% on special FDs")
SC flags EPFO wage ceiling: Smaller take-home, bigger retirement pot?
Supreme Court EPFO decision: Court push may widen EPF cover, raising contributions and retirement corpus
 "SC flags EPFO wage ceiling: Smaller take-home, bigger retirement pot?")
India's taxpayers move beyond salary as multi-income filings surge: Report
Tax filings reveal a growing shift towards multi-income earners
Delhi-NCR sees 39% jump in home launches as buyer interest rises: Report
Infrastructure-led corridors drive growth, but gains are turning selective
 "Delhi-NCR sees 39% jump in home launches as buyer interest rises: Report")
Home sales slow but steady, prices jump up to 19% in top cities: Report
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR & Bengaluru see slower sales as home prices stay elevated
 "Home sales slow but steady, prices jump up to 19% in top cities: Report")
Leaving money for pets in a will? Experts tell what Indian law says
Legal limits, real risks, and how owners can plan responsibly
 "Leaving money for pets in a will? Experts tell what Indian law says")
Over 80% of mutual funds erode 25% of regular-plan investor wealth: Report
Ten-year data shows commissions matter more than most investors realise
 "Over 80% of mutual funds erode 25% of regular-plan investor wealth: Report")
PPF, NSC, SCSS and more: Small savings rates for January-March 2026
Returns, tax benefits and key features of popular government-backed schemes
 "PPF, NSC, SCSS and more: Small savings rates for January-March 2026")
Getting insurance calls promising bonuses? It can wipe out your savings
Fraudsters are using bonus and renewal pitches to scam policyholders
 "Getting insurance calls promising bonuses? It can wipe out your savings")
Active vs passive multi-asset funds: Control, costs and return potential
'Passive funds follow rules; active funds chase opportunities,' say experts
 "Active vs passive multi-asset funds: Control, costs and return potential")
Aadhaar PVC card charges increase: Check details here & how to apply
Find out the updated fees, delivery timeline, and how to order your card
 "Aadhaar PVC card charges increase: Check details here & how to apply")