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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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Investing globally through GIFT City: Experts explain advantages, risks

While GIFT City simplifies international diversification, investors must still navigate the $250,000 annual LRS limit and its associated tax collection hurdles.

Investing globally through GIFT City: Experts explain advantages, risks
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

NSC holds at 7.7% for June quarter, stays ahead of most 5-year FDs

With sovereign backing and Section 80C benefits, the scheme remains a primary choice for risk-averse investors

NSC holds at 7.7% for June quarter, stays ahead of most 5-year FDs
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

British Columbia opens residency path for health workers: Key details

Canadian province to offer 250 nominations for healthcare support staff in limited June intake; rural roles prioritised

British Columbia opens residency path for health workers: Key details
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

India-New Zealand FTA: Piyush Goyal calls for stronger academic ties

Countries announce mobility-led partnership to boost skilled migration and academic collaboration through joint degrees and expanded visa pathways

India-New Zealand FTA: Piyush Goyal calls for stronger academic ties
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Flexi-cap vs large & mid-cap funds: Diversification or hidden overlap?

Flexi-cap vs large & mid-cap funds: where diversification ends and overlap begins, and how investors can balance both

Flexi-cap vs large & mid-cap funds: Diversification or hidden overlap?
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Co-owned property split? Experts explain why it's easier said than done

Co-owned property exit? Experts explain why selling your share rarely brings a clean break and disputes often follow

Co-owned property split? Experts explain why it's easier said than done
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Vietnam's new digital arrival card rule explained: Key things to know

Vietnam makes digital arrival card mandatory at Ho Chi Minh City: Here's how it works and what Indian travellers should know

Vietnam's new digital arrival card rule explained: Key things to know
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

₹6 Crore in London vs India: Viral post sparks property price debate

Viral post of ₹6 cr London home with backyard revives debate on India's costly flats and space crunch in top cities

₹6 Crore in London vs India: Viral post sparks property price debate
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

EPFO can't reject higher pension claims for employer lapses: Bombay HC

Court's order means the social security body must independently verify retirement claims using all available evidence rather than penalising workers for their firms' administrative failures

EPFO can't reject higher pension claims for employer lapses: Bombay HC
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 4:53 PM IST

4 in 10 Indian Americans weigh US exit as policy concerns grow: Survey

A survey by the Carnegie Endowment reveals that the community is dissatisfied with economic opportunities and President Trump's policies

4 in 10 Indian Americans weigh US exit as policy concerns grow: Survey
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

Daily spends to global travel: Pick a credit card that fits your needs

Beyond mere credit access, selection requires matching specific spending habits with segmented rewards to maximise actual value

Daily spends to global travel: Pick a credit card that fits your needs
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

Atal Pension Yojana at 90 mn subscribers: Scheme benefits, risks explained

Retirement scheme offers guaranteed monthly payouts and family security for those in the unorganised sector Retirement scheme offers guaranteed monthly payouts and family security for those in the u

Atal Pension Yojana at 90 mn subscribers: Scheme benefits, risks explained
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Axis Max Life launches new equity fund via ULIPs, targets long-term wealth

Actively managed multicap fund will be overseen by an in-house investment team and features a mandatory five-year lock-in period

Axis Max Life launches new equity fund via ULIPs, targets long-term wealth
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Delhi govt to give smart cards to construction workers to plug fund leakage

It will also set up a digital cess portal to streamline welfare delivery and eliminate ghost beneficiaries

Delhi govt to give smart cards to construction workers to plug fund leakage
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Salary arrears increasing tax outgo? Experts explain how Form 39 may help

Taxpayers can mitigate the financial impact of delayed salary arrears by using the new Form 39 to reallocate income to previous years and reduce excess tax liability

Salary arrears increasing tax outgo? Experts explain how Form 39 may help
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

Migrant care workers face 15-year wait for UK residency under new plan

Migration crackdown may deepen care home staffing crunch, leave foreign carers in limbo and strain sector finances

Migrant care workers face 15-year wait for UK residency under new plan
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Father has to support child despite loans, wife's income: Uttarakhand HC

Ruling clarifies that child welfare remains paramount, effectively narrowing the legal loopholes used to avoid maintenance payments

Father has to support child despite loans, wife's income: Uttarakhand HC
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

51% of young Indians want health insurance, 14% have policy: Report

A significant disconnect exists between the financial aspirations and actual coverage of young Indians, it says

51% of young Indians want health insurance, 14% have policy: Report
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

Property transfer to son? Experts explain why mutation alone is not enough

Why property transfer from father to son needs more than a name change

Property transfer to son? Experts explain why mutation alone is not enough
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Republicans outline 3-year immigration crackdown plan in US Senate

US Senate Republicans push 3-year immigration crackdown plan: What it means for visas, students and Indian professionals

Republicans outline 3-year immigration crackdown plan in US Senate
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 2:14 PM IST