Editorial Policy

Core Principles

At KnowYourFinance, our mission is to simplify personal finance for Indian investors. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accuracy, objectivity, and transparency. Our content is designed to be actionable, data-backed, and free from external influence.

Accuracy & Verification

Financial information is sensitive and impacts real lives. We take the following steps to ensure accuracy:

  • Primary sources: We prioritize official sources such as RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, Income Tax Department, exchanges, issuer documents, and official product disclosures over third-party summaries.
  • Source labels: Article references are labeled by source type, such as regulator, tax authority, issuer, exchange, research, or official documentation.
  • Data verification: Calculators and numeric examples are checked against published formulas, official rules, and stated assumptions.
  • Regular updates: Articles show a last verified date. Material rule changes trigger source and copy updates where relevant.
  • Inline citations: High-impact claims should link directly to the source list when the article depends on a specific regulator, tax, issuer, or research document.

Independence & Objectivity

Our editorial team operates independently of any potential partners or advertisers.No one can pay to change our opinion, rating, or review.If a product is bad, we will say it is bad, regardless of any commercial relationship.

Corrections

If a reader identifies an error, outdated rule, broken source, or unclear assumption, we review the issue and update the article where needed. Corrections may include revised copy, newer source links, updated examples, or a changed last verified date.

Financial Advice Disclaimer

KnowYourFinance is an education and information platform. We are not a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). The content on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice. We encourage you to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.