FinPulse India Team

FinPulse India Team

Articles by FinPulse India Team

Banking

Understanding Cheque Leaf: Parts, Numbers, and What Each Element Means

Understanding Cheque Leaf: Parts, Numbers, and What Each Element Means A cheque leaf is a single printed page from a cheque book,…

8 min read Oct 4, 2026
PAN

PAN Card Age Limit: Complete Guide

There is no minimum age to apply for a PAN card in India. A parent or legal guardian can apply for a…

6 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

PAN Card Number Format: Structure, Download & How to Fill It

A PAN number format is a fixed 10-character code: five letters, four digits, one letter (AAAAA9999A). The first three letters run in…

8 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

PAN Card Photo Change: Complete Guide

You can change your PAN card photo online through the same “Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data” service offered by Protean…

8 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

PAN Card Cancellation: Complete Guide

PAN card cancellation means formally surrendering a Permanent Account Number so the Income Tax Department marks it inactive. Since 1 April 2026,…

10 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

PAN Card Duplicate Penalty: Complete Guide

Holding more than one PAN attracts a penalty of ₹10,000 under Section 467 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (the provision that…

10 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

PAN Card Acknowledgement Number: Complete Guide

A PAN card acknowledgement number is the 15-digit tracking ID that Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL) generates the moment you submit a…

7 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

PAN Card New Rules 2026: Complete Guide

Quick answer: From 1 April 2026, new PAN applications must use Forms 93, 94, 95, or 96 instead of the old Form…

8 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

Know Your PAN: Complete Guide

Know Your PAN is the free service on the Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal (incometax.gov.in) that lets you check your PAN details,…

8 min read Oct 18, 2026
PAN

Permanent Account Number: Complete Guide

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department to track every taxpayer’s financial transactions…

10 min read Oct 18, 2026