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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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Buying a flat? UP RERA warns against relying on super built-up area

Regulator says carpet area, not super built-up area, is a true measure of the actual usable space in a flat

Buying a flat? UP RERA warns against relying on super built-up area
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Changed jobs? Transferring PF could help keep future withdrawals tax-free

Explained: How to transfer your PF balance and preserve key tax and withdrawal benefits.

Changed jobs? Transferring PF could help keep future withdrawals tax-free
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

Indian-origin CEO to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud

DOJ alleges he secured US citizenship after concealing fraud linked to fake H-1B visa petitions.

Indian-origin CEO to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

EPFO's overlooked insurance benefit can provide up to Rs 7 lakh cover

EDLI scheme explained: Eligibility, claim process and payout rules decoded

EPFO's overlooked insurance benefit can provide up to Rs 7 lakh cover
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

RBI opens special window: NRI dollar deposits could earn higher interest

Banks can mobilise fresh FCNR deposits till September 30 under RBI's new swap facility

RBI opens special window: NRI dollar deposits could earn higher interest
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Major gold ETFs stop high-value inflows: Time to hold, buy or rebalance?

Are curbs merely operational, or do they hint at overheating? Experts weigh in on the implications

Major gold ETFs stop high-value inflows: Time to hold, buy or rebalance?
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 6:09 PM IST

Planning a PF withdrawal? Here's all you need to know about tax rules

Tax, TDS and exemptions on PF withdrawals explained, including the crucial five-year condition

Planning a PF withdrawal? Here's all you need to know about tax rules
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

Fixed deposit rates in June up to 8.1%: Check latest offer by lender

Small finance banks offer up to 8.1% on FDs, while large banks continue to offer rates largely below 7% in June

Fixed deposit rates in June up to 8.1%: Check latest offer by lender
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

US court blocks Trump's immigration pause for 39 countries: Details

Federal judge orders USCIS to resume processing green cards, work permits and asylum cases put on hold under nationality-based restrictions

US court blocks Trump's immigration pause for 39 countries: Details
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

West Bengal rolls out Ayushman Bharat: Eligibility, steps to apply

Eligible residents can now access cashless hospital treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh under PM-JAY

West Bengal rolls out Ayushman Bharat: Eligibility, steps to apply
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

US court strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee: What changes now

Court says Congress never authorised the visa charge; Trump administration plans to appeal

US court strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee: What changes now
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Quebec expands work permit access for spouses of PR applicants

Temporary policy allows spouses of select PR candidates to take up jobs across Quebec until end-2026

Quebec expands work permit access for spouses of PR applicants
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Leave encashment on retirement? Here's how much tax exemption you can claim

Leave encashment on retirement can be tax free, but exemption rules differ for government and private sector employees

Leave encashment on retirement? Here's how much tax exemption you can claim
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

South Africa plans immigration crackdown: Key measures, changes explained

South Africa plans stricter immigration enforcement as anti-migrant tensions and protests escalate

South Africa plans immigration crackdown: Key measures, changes explained
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Missing this monthly deadline can shrink returns

Depositing after the 5th of the month may cost SSY investors interest and reduce final corpus through lower compounding

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Missing this monthly deadline can shrink returns
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

EPF withdrawal rules explained: When can you withdraw 100% of your corpus?

Full EPF withdrawal is allowed only under specific circumstances; know the eligibility conditions

EPF withdrawal rules explained: When can you withdraw 100% of your corpus?
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Govt opens Indian stocks to foreigners, raises investment limits: Explained

New rules raise ownership limits and allow more overseas individuals to invest in listed Indian companies

Govt opens Indian stocks to foreigners, raises investment limits: Explained
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

US 401(k), UK or Canada pension plans: How Form 40 defers tax for NRIs

Returning to India with a foreign pension account? Form 40 can help defer tax and avoid timing mismatches

US 401(k), UK or Canada pension plans: How Form 40 defers tax for NRIs
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers: Details

Salary thresholds lowered, processing quickened and permanent residency path shortened as France steps up efforts to attract global talent

France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers: Details
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

NPS goes digital: PFRDA launches StAR NPS, onboarding process explained

Digital KYC, direct fund transfers and instant PRAN generation aim to simplify NPS enrolment for investors

NPS goes digital: PFRDA launches StAR NPS, onboarding process explained
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 12:10 PM IST