
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.
Their authority to sell or mortgage Hindu Undivided Family property is legally binding only when justified by necessity or the estate's benefit, leaving unauthorised transactions liable to be reversed
New system to track entries and exits digitally, aiming to curb overstays and identity fraud
As surging cardiac cases among Indians in their 20s and 30s drive up treatment costs, the traditional window for 'cheap' coverage is closing
As issuers shift from universal rewards to usage-linked models, customers face a wave of devaluations and fee hikes that demand a more strategic approach to spending
Understanding the legal nuances between joint and mutual Wills is essential for balancing a surviving spouse's independence with the guaranteed protection of future heirs.
New fund focuses on cash-futures price gaps to deliver stable, tax-efficient returns with lower volatility than typical equity schemes
Cuts in take-home salary may boost long-term savings of salaried people, say experts
Six-month relief window gives them more time to restore residency status and replace documents if they were affected by wildfires, floods, hurricanes or earthquakes
No layout plan needed to regularise homes, says government, speeding up ownership and access to loans
Not submitting Form 10-EE can trigger tax on foreign retirement income, despite funds being abroad
Smaller places increase their share in insurance demand as awareness improves, it says
From navigating dual Wills to managing FEMA repatriation limits, experts outline the essential compliance steps for NRIs inheriting Indian property and financial assets
Correction brings markets closer to fair value, shifting focus from caution to gradual investing
Industry using technology to focus on prevention and healthy living, says Policybazaar
Even small errors in employment dates can affect your provident fund balance and pension eligibility, EPFO warns
Complaints jump from 8 to 613 in a year as scammers exploit visa fears among Indians in the US
Rising health risks meet weak finances: 80% lack savings, 82% fear costs, and 79% remain unsure of insurance coverage
Loan against PPF allows borrowing at low rates between years 3 and 6, with strict limits, a 36-month repayment window, and impact on returns if delayed
Govt ends cash tolls from April 10; ID-based waivers scrapped, exempt users must switch to FASTag or annual pass
New document become the statutory tax deduction certificate, introducing a three-part structure and shifting reporting from the 'assessment year' to a 'tax year' framework