Amit Kumar

Can tenants claim ownership after decades of occupancy? SC clarifies

Supreme Court clarified that decades of occupancy do not grant tenants ownership rights, orders the eviction of a shop's occupants

IRDAI's new insurer rules from April 1: What it means for policyholders

Move to Ind AS 117 framework will modernise how insurers report long-term profits and liabilities without altering existing policy terms, premiums or coverage for customers

38% of women in rural and semi-urban India use UPI weekly: Report

While they India act as their household's primary savers, only 32% of women use formal financial institutions for savings

Rs 7 lakh PM Mudra loan for a small fee? Govt flags new online scam

MUDRA operates solely as a refinancing body and never solicits direct payments from individual borrowers.

Moving abroad for a new job? Here's what happens to your EPF savings

Members can choose to maintain, transfer or withdraw their savings depending on their destination and employment terms

PAN misused for fraudulent loan? How to detect & restore credit score

Hidden loans can quietly hurt your credit score; here's how to catch and fix them promptly

Women account for only 11% of home loan approvals in 2025: Report

Women borrowed more than men in just two cities, but the average loan size for women across major markets is Rs 6 lakh lower than for men

Kotak raises debit card fee to Rs 300, changes cash rules: Check details

Lender is tightening its fee structure from April 1, raising debit card charges and introducing higher penalties for repeated auto-debit failures

Can you lose your home over unpaid property tax? What the law actually says

While municipal authorities possess the legal power to auction homes for unpaid tax, they must follow a strict sequence of statutory notices and appeal windows

57% of HNIs buy term at 30-39, demand for Rs 3 cr cover surges: Report

Affluent Indians are increasingly prioritising pure protection over tax planning, with over half of high-net-worth individuals now securing multi-crore term insurance covers before the age of 40

Credit card interest rate rising? Here's what's likely causing the spike

Understanding variable Annual Percentage Rate essential to avoiding sudden debt spikes caused by shifting interest rate cycles, late payment penalties, expiry of introductory offers

HDFC Bank increases locker rents by up to 184%, tightens access rules

Bank will overhaul vault security with mandatory Aadhaar biometrics alongside a steep restructuring of locker rental tiers from April 1

New to stocks? Sebi warns of investors being 'hijacked by scamsters'

Regulator flags surge in pre-investment scams as it expands AI-driven surveillance, verification tools and awareness campaigns

Thinking of converting credit card purchases into EMIs? Here's how to do it

Credit card EMIs help split large purchases into manageable monthly payments, but understanding charges and terms is crucial before opting for it

EPF interest rate retained at 8.25 per cent for FY26: What it means

EPFO keeps EPF interest rate unchanged at 8.25% for FY26; what it means for retirement savings and salaried employees explained

Acts of war and your policy: What travel insurance refuses to cover in 2026

War-linked travel disruptions, evacuations and stranding costs remain largely excluded under standard travel insurance policies, experts say

Want travel, shopping rewards or cashback? Top credit cards listed

Travel perks to cashback offers, here's how top credit cards cater to shopping, lifestyle and everyday spending needs

Delhi hits 10 million ABHA IDs:Understanding the health ID and how it helps

Over 10 million Delhi residents now have ABHA IDs. Here's how digital health records can ease treatment access and reduce medical paperwork.

Kerala's assured pension plan offers 50% pay: Rules & eligibility explained

State employees can choose between NPS and assured 50% pension scheme

Sebi revamps mutual fund categories: Experts explain changes for investors

Overhaul of mutual fund categories introduces tighter thematic rules to improve transparency and align Indian investment products with global goal-based standards