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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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Liver insurance 'claims double' in 3 yrs, Rs 1.5 lakh minimum cover needed

Liver diseases have become financially draining for Indian households, says insurance company's analysis

Liver insurance 'claims double' in 3 yrs, Rs 1.5 lakh minimum cover needed
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Schengen visa insurance: Single vs multiple-entry rules explained

Travellers must align cover with trip frequency to avoid protection gaps

Schengen visa insurance: Single vs multiple-entry rules explained
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

As gold prices rise, how loans on jewellery work and what are the risks

Borrowers must look beyond high valuations and carefully weigh the interest costs and asset-loss risks associated with gold-backed credit

As gold prices rise, how loans on jewellery work and what are the risks
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

How a settlement deed secures heirs' property rights better than a Will

By transferring ownership during a settlor's lifetime, a settlement deed creates a legal ground that can neutralise a conflicting Will

How a settlement deed secures heirs' property rights better than a Will
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Indonesian deploys 'Dharma Dewata force' to track foreign tourists in Bali

Patrols to run checks in popular tourist places after increase in overstays and misuse of visas

Indonesian deploys 'Dharma Dewata force' to track foreign tourists in Bali
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

30% of Indian teens save pocket money, 70% explore earning: Report

25% of them seek parental approval before spending, even as impulse buying and digital spending expands

30% of Indian teens save pocket money, 70% explore earning: Report
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

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