Editorial policy
The standards for explaining finance clearly: show the source, make assumptions visible, separate facts from interpretation and correct material errors.
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Editorial responsibility and purpose
Naman Sinha is the creator and editor of Seekho Finance India. The editorial purpose is to explain Indian finance in language a beginner can follow while preserving the conditions that make an answer accurate. A guide should help readers understand both the answer and how to verify it.
This page sets out the standards for published work. It does not imply that every article has been reviewed by an external professional or that the site has a separate team of specialist reviewers. Where a contributor or reviewer is credited, their role should be identified on the relevant page.
Source selection and verification
Use primary material for claims about rules, institutional decisions and company information wherever it is available. Depending on the subject, this may mean a government notification, regulatory circular, budget document, company filing or scheme document. The source should support the particular claim, rather than merely mention the same subject.
Common starting points include the Reserve Bank of India, Income Tax Department, CBIC, SEBI and the Union Budget portal. Link the specific document where possible. Secondary reporting can supply context, but should not be presented as the issuing authority.
Facts, examples and interpretation
Separate a confirmed fact from an estimate, a scenario or editorial interpretation. An illustrative salary, EMI or investment amount should not be presented as a typical outcome for every reader. Explain which inputs are assumed and which details could change the conclusion.
Comparisons should use compatible periods and definitions. For example, an annualised return and a one-year return are different measurements; a budget estimate and an audited spending figure describe different stages. When information is incomplete or sources disagree, explain the uncertainty instead of filling the gap with an unsupported number.
Publication dates and updates
Publication dates identify when a piece was first published. A review or update date should reflect an actual editorial check or meaningful revision, not an automatic refresh that makes old information appear new. A website design update does not establish that every financial claim has been rechecked.
Time-sensitive information should identify its relevant period: a financial year, assessment year, reporting date or market-data date. Readers should check the original source for later changes. The site does not promise that every page is continuously monitored or updated on a fixed schedule.
Corrections and reader feedback
Report a possible error through the contact page, including the URL, disputed statement and supporting source. The issue should be checked against the relevant material before the explanation is amended. Reports of broken links or confusing wording are welcome even when there is no factual error.
A correction that changes a key figure, rule or conclusion should include a visible note explaining what changed and the date of the correction. Minor spelling or formatting repairs do not need to be presented as a new financial review. If a claim cannot be supported, it should be qualified or removed rather than defended without evidence.
Editorial independence and disclosures
Advertising and editorial explanations serve different purposes and should be recognisable as such. A sponsored article or affiliate relationship, if used, should be disclosed where readers encounter the relevant content. Payment should not be presented as evidence that a product is suitable or that a claim is correct.
References to a company, fund or regulator do not imply endorsement by that organisation. Relevant commercial interests or conflicts connected to a piece should be disclosed. Collaboration enquiries can be sent through the editorial contact; a proposal does not guarantee coverage.
Calculators and decision-making limits
Tools should identify the assumptions that drive their results and distinguish an illustration from a personalised assessment. A calculator may simplify timing, costs or eligibility rules, so the explanatory text is part of the result. An apparently precise number is not a guarantee of accuracy for a reader’s individual circumstances.
Read the calculator limitations and report reproducible issues through the technical feedback guidance. The broader disclaimer explains why educational content does not replace professional advice.