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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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100% FDI in insurance: Will foreign capital lower premiums or raise risks?

Foreign capital enters insurance: What it could mean for premiums, claims, and policyholder protection

100% FDI in insurance: Will foreign capital lower premiums or raise risks?
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 4:53 PM IST

US to charge $100 yearly for asylum, non-payment could trigger deportation

New US rule adds $100 annual fee on pending asylum cases; missed payments could lead to deportation and loss of work permits

US to charge $100 yearly for asylum, non-payment could trigger deportation
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

Withdrawing PF soon? Missing this form could quietly cut your payout

Withdrawing PF soon? A new Form 121 rule may quietly cut payouts if missed, even when your tax liability for the year is nil

Withdrawing PF soon? Missing this form could quietly cut your payout
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Spouse income can't be accessed via RTI, Delhi HC stresses privacy law

Court says RTI cannot be used to access spouse income, points to legal route for maintenance disputes and disclosures

Spouse income can't be accessed via RTI, Delhi HC stresses privacy law
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Financial changes from May 1: LPG costs, MF overhaul & tax rules explained

LPG costs rise, MF overhaul, tax rules tighten, banking and card norms changes across India

Financial changes from May 1: LPG costs, MF overhaul & tax rules explained
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Working on weekends? What labour laws say about your right to rest

As weekend work creep intensifies, we explain the laws for pay and compensatory leave - and the professional risks of asserting your rights

Working on weekends? What labour laws say about your right to rest
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 5:27 PM IST

Japan proposes to sharply raise visa renewal, permanent residency fees

Move to a tiered pricing structure could see costs increase for foreign professionals as the government seeks to fund its expanding immigration infrastructure

Japan proposes to sharply raise visa renewal, permanent residency fees
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

New NPS fee rules from July: Tier-II costs to rise, dormant fees added

Regulator aligns Tier II with Tier I rates, brings in costs for dormant accounts and multi-scheme holdings within PRAN

New NPS fee rules from July: Tier-II costs to rise, dormant fees added
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

OCI application: Process moves online, tightens eligibility criteria

Digital process system tightens child passport rules and adds quicker immigration tracking

OCI application: Process moves online, tightens eligibility criteria
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault', brings MCX-priced bullion with delivery option

Dhan's Gold Vault allows investors to buy MCX-linked gold and silver, opt for physical delivery

Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault', brings MCX-priced bullion with delivery option
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Workplace injury claims up over 30% as worker insurance cover widens:Report

It signals wider worker insurance cover, better reporting and faster digital policy access across sectors in India, says the report

Workplace injury claims up over 30% as worker insurance cover widens:Report
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Viral Odisha incident: What banks can and cannot do in death claims

Legal experts say that while the incident highlights the emotional friction in death claims, strict banking protocols are designed to ensure funds reach rightful legal heirs rather than to obstruct gr

Viral Odisha incident: What banks can and cannot do in death claims
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 6:24 PM IST

Dubai eases visa rule for single-property buyers, drops value bar: Details

Dubai eases investor visa norms as no minimum property value is now needed for sole owners seeking 2-year residency

Dubai eases visa rule for single-property buyers, drops value bar: Details
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

Fixed deposits offer up to 8.1% interest: Check best offers across lenders

Small finance banks and NBFCs are leading the rate cycle, while PSU banks remain steady

Fixed deposits offer up to 8.1% interest: Check best offers across lenders
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

70% Indians say retiring financially secure is 'unachievable': Report

Holidays take precedence over pensions, marking growing tension between lifestyle and long-term security goals

70% Indians say retiring financially secure is 'unachievable': Report
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 8.3%: Check top offers by lenders

Small finance banks and NBFCs outpace major retail banks to attract retirement savings with premium interest offerings

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 8.3%: Check top offers by lenders
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

No paperwork for NPS retirees' medical allowance: New rules explained

Automated mechanism replaces manual bill submissions with direct bank credits, ensuring seamless quarterly payments for beneficiaries

No paperwork for NPS retirees' medical allowance: New rules explained
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

EPFO replaces Form 15G/15H with 121: What it means for withdrawing money

EPF TDS exemption moves to Form 121, allowing simpler filing process but with stricter data checks and verification norms

EPFO replaces Form 15G/15H with 121: What it means for withdrawing money
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Income Tax return 2026: ITR-4 rule change, investment disclosure explained

Small businesses and freelancers opting for presumptive taxation must now declare fixed deposits, equity, mutual fund holdings

Income Tax return 2026: ITR-4 rule change, investment disclosure explained
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

New OCI rules: Application fee fixed at $275, 6-month stay rule dropped

Government ends Person of Indian Origin scheme, completing a structural consolidation that deems all existing cardholders as OCI status

New OCI rules: Application fee fixed at $275, 6-month stay rule dropped
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 11:51 AM IST