Amit Kumar

Got tax alert on property deals or foreign assets? I-T dept explains why

Authorities clarify that compliance alerts for high-value transactions are prompts for voluntary correction rather than a precursor to enforcement action

Planning New Zealand travel or study? Visa centre fees go up from 2026

Visa application centre service charges will be higher from January, adding to upfront costs for applicants from India and other countries

Home loan rates in Dec start at 7.10%: Check best offers and terms

While property prices remain high, state-owned lenders are providing vital relief by holding interest rates at competitive levels

Car loan rates in Dec start at 7.45%: Check best offer of lenders

State-owned lenders are lead year-end financing deals by slashing interest costs to attract customers

SBI, PNB, Canara, IOB cut loan rates: What it means for borrowers

Following the RBI's repo rate cut, major public-sector lenders are offering relief to home and auto loan borrowers

Family floater vs individual health plan: What works best for your family

Experts break down how to pick between family floater and individual health plans

Before you fly out: How to choose the right international travel insurance

Tips to pick the right international travel insurance and avoid costly surprises abroad

Income Tax dept emails flag cash deposits, property deals: What to do

Emails about high-value transactions in Annual Information Statements nudge people on compliance processes, say experts

Why immigration lawyer is asking travellers to US to have social media apps

'Wiping' devices or using burner phones can trigger red flags during increasingly stringent digital border screenings, says expert

Retirement investing in 2025: Key returns, hard lessons & the 2026 outlook

Retirement Planning: Returns, risks, scams, and key portfolio shifts shaping retiree planning for the year ahead

New NPS rules: 10 changes in accumulation, growth, pension withdrawal

Revised norms boost retirement liquidity by slashing mandatory annuity requirements and raising the full lump-sum withdrawal limit to Rs 8 lakh

Delayed flat possession or poor construction: How to file a RERA complaint

Step-by-step guide for homebuyers to lodge complaints under RERA

Over 300% returns on Sovereign Gold Bond: 2017 series hits Rs 12,801 payout

The series has delivered an exceptional simple return of 341%, setting a redemption price of Rs 12,801 per gram

Unable to report foreign assets in revising tax returns? Here is what to do

Tax department advises taxpayers attempting to disclose foreign assets in revised returns to switch from ITR-1 or ITR-4 to the correct forms (ITR-2 or ITR-3) by December to ensure compliance

Is your MF portfolio drifting? How to review it for stronger 2026 returns

A disciplined year-end review can help investors correct drift, cut weak funds, and enter 2026 with a cleaner, goal-aligned mutual fund portfolio

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates rise to 8.1%: Check banks' offers

Larger banks remain popular for institutional stability, according to data

Mid-Dec bank fixed deposit rates at 5% to 8%: Check best offers here

FD Rates in December: Small finance banks offer the highest interest rates, while private- and public-sector Banks offer generally lower peak rates

Aadhaar misuse? mAadhaar's new tools help you see and selectively share

Track where your Aadhaar is used and share only the details you choose

Strict English rules hit US truckers as Trump steps up his crackdown

Bloomberg report shows rising enforcement, industry fears and licence uncertainty

Multifold gains for SGB 2019-20 Series VII investors as RBI allows exit

With the five-year lock-in period ending, investors in SGB 2019-20 Series VII can now opt for premature redemption