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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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SGB 2019-20 Series V delivers over 300% gains as early exit opens: Details

Central bank sets redemption at Rs 15,009, turning Rs 1 lakh into nearly Rs 4 lakh in 5.5 years, excluding interest gains

SGB 2019-20 Series V delivers over 300% gains as early exit opens: Details
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Dismissed worker's family wins court case: Legal implication explained

Jharkhand High Court confirms that wrongful termination claims and their resulting financial benefits do not end upon an employee's death, allowing legal heirs to recover back wages

Dismissed worker's family wins court case: Legal implication explained
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

New Income Tax assessment procedure: Notices, timelines, rules explained

New framework prioritises substantive compliance over technicalities, centralising reassessment powers and clarifying statutory timelines to reduce litigation

New Income Tax assessment procedure: Notices, timelines, rules explained
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 6:54 PM IST

Withdrawal to extensions: How PPF works after 15-year lock-in period

From tax-free compounding to flexible five-year extensions, the fund serves investors seeking government-backed security in a volatile market

Withdrawal to extensions: How PPF works after 15-year lock-in period
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Dubai puts property-linked visas under one digital system: Change explained

Move set to benefit Indian nationals, who are among Dubai's top property buyers, by allowing long-term residency on the basis of real estate investment through a single digital system

Dubai puts property-linked visas under one digital system: Change explained
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Spain opens path to legal work for 500,000 undocumented migrants: Details

Country finalising amnesty for up to 500,000 undocumented workers in key sectors such as tourism and agriculture

Spain opens path to legal work for 500,000 undocumented migrants: Details
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Kuwait tightens citizenship laws: Eligibility, revocation rules explained

Tightened nationality laws and expanded revocation powers have significant implications for naturalised residents and the expatriate community

Kuwait tightens citizenship laws: Eligibility, revocation rules explained
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

'Data economy' of loans: What lenders look for beyond credit scores, income

Digital footprints and real-time financial behaviours are replacing traditional paperwork to determine creditworthiness for millions of Indian borrowers.

'Data economy' of loans: What lenders look for beyond credit scores, income
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 3:29 PM IST

Fixed deposit rates for senior citizens at 6.8-8.25%: Check April offers

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.25%; small finance banks lead and PSU and private banks offer 6.8-7.75%

Fixed deposit rates for senior citizens at 6.8-8.25%: Check April offers
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

Mid-April fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1%: Check best offers across banks

Small finance banks lead with up to 8.1% rates, while state-owned and private banks offer 6-7% across tenures

Mid-April fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1%: Check best offers across banks
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

NRI term plans surge 35% amid West Asia tensions, demand doubles: Report

Customers aged 25 to 35 accounted for 54% of all such demand last year: Paisabazaar

NRI term plans surge 35% amid West Asia tensions, demand doubles: Report
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

HC upholds ₹40k monthly maintenance for wife who quit job for marriage

MP High Court says a wife who quits job for marriage can claim maintenance; earning capacity no bar

HC upholds ₹40k monthly maintenance for wife who quit job for marriage
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

TDS, TCS changes in new tax year: What shifts for NRIs, investors, travel

Uniform 2% TCS, no TAN for NRI deals, single declaration: What FY27 tax changes mean for individuals

TDS, TCS changes in new tax year: What shifts for NRIs, investors, travel
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Japan plans up to 10x jump in visa renewals, PR fees: New rates listed

Japan may hike visa renewal, PR fees up to 10x; new rates likely by late 2026 or early 2027

Japan plans up to 10x jump in visa renewals, PR fees: New rates listed
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

TRACES revamp explained: What changes for TDS, TCS and property buyers

TRACES portal gets a revamp under new tax law, reshaping how TDS, TCS and property deals are handled

TRACES revamp explained: What changes for TDS, TCS and property buyers
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets

Legal experts say establishing strict procedural control over an estate is the most vital step for executors to avoid personal liability and family disputes

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide

A step-by-step guide to enrolling in FTI-TTP and using e-gates to skip long immigration queues at major Indian airports

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

One-hour delay to UPI 'friction': RBI proposals to fight online fraud

Central bank also proposes a mandatory one-hour 'cooling-off' window for large transfers to foil scams

One-hour delay to UPI 'friction': RBI proposals to fight online fraud
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

AI-powered Kar Saathi launched for filing taxes: Features, access explained

AI-powered assistant designed to guide taxpayers through the updated compliance requirements of Income Tax Act, 2025

AI-powered Kar Saathi launched for filing taxes: Features, access explained
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Canada plans single Express Entry route: What changes for applicants

Proposed merger of three routes into a single high-skilled class could level the playing field for Indian professionals

Canada plans single Express Entry route: What changes for applicants
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:16 PM IST