
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.
DDA has Rs 17,000 crore in liabilities and unsold inventory: A situation that could lead to better availability and competitive pricing for homes
New feature gives citizens secure, instant digital access to the essential document, simplifying background checks and travel preparations
Protect your wedding from cancellations, vendor issues and unexpected costs
While the EPF allows members to withdraw up to 90% of their corpus for housing needs, financial experts caution against eroding long-term retirement savings for short-term housing liquidity
The Kalshi cofounder's $11 bn leap shows how discipline and tech ambition shaped her meteoric rise.
Reactivating a dormant bank account requires only a brief visit, updated KYC documents and a token transaction
Public-sector banks offer the most competitive entry rates below 8% for borrowers with strong credit, while private banks and HFCs show wider pricing spreads based on risk profile
Public sector lenders offer lowest rates but buyers must compare processing fees and EMI structures to determine the true overall borrowing cost
Five-year scheme offers a 8.24% annualised yield, as the small finance bank maintains higher rates to attract stable deposits
DoT's directive requires the app to be visible and functional on first use, even as the minister stresses that activation remains optional.
Centre signals no immediate move to raise EPF wage ceiling; further consultations likely
They will be allowed to choose from a broader range of equity exposure levels, says pension funds regulator
PFRDA mandates stricter overseas verification and ends certain accounts to fight financial misuse
Global hiring needs are expanding, creating fresh opportunities for skilled workers
8th Pay Commission Updates: Finance Ministry statement means any fundamental changes to the pay structure will likely only come from the newly constituted 8th Central Pay Commission
Over 1.5 million applications processed; most retirees now getting revised pensions
The deadline for Central Government employees to switch from the NPS to the assured-payout UPS has closed, leaving those who failed to opt-in automatically enrolled in the market-linked NPS by default
Customers should check the RBI bank holiday calendar for the month to plan their branch visits around regional festivals and national closures
Taxpayers and pensioners must complete mandatory tasks like ITR filing and Aadhaar-PAN linking by year-end to avoid penalties, interest liabilities and suspended benefits
Inheritance Law: Understanding valid grounds, evidence needs and your options in inheritance fights