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Switched to the new income tax regime? Why these older tax-saving instruments still make sense

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Here are some of the tax-saving instruments that still deserve a place in your long-term wealth strategy, even without the tax break. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarFor many, saving tax has long been one of the key reasons for investing in tax-saving instruments. These instruments have helped Indians not only reduce their tax liability...

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: HOOD, BA, MRNA

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Boeing — Shares were up 2% after the company secured a deal with the defense department to develop the next generation of fighter jets . The $20 billion contract will have Boeing develop the Sixth-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter. Northrop Grumman , which was reportedly also in...

Nitin Gadkari says flex-fuel engines capable of running on 100% ethanol are being developed; vehicles using the technology will be introduced as India pushes alternative fuels

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Gadkari said ethanol production had already helped farmers, pointing to the rise in maize prices. (Image for representative purpose only) After introducing E20 petrol for cars, there is now focus on flex-fuel engines that will be able to operate entirely on ethanol or E100. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that ethanol...

Bank holidays in October: When and where will banks remain closed? Check state-wise list

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Bank customers planning branch visits in October will need to keep the month’s regional and festival holidays in mind, as branches will remain closed on different dates depending on the city. Since bank holidays can vary across regions, customers should check the schedule applicable to their particular branch before visiting.Banks observe both national and state-specific...

Singapore’s Temasek expands in Mideast with Abu Dhabi, Riyadh offices

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Singaporean state-owned investor Temasek plans to open offices in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, expanding its Middle East footprint as the region attracts capital despite the strain of the Iran war. The $400 billion investor is betting on long-term opportunities created by the Gulf’s economic transformation. But some flagship projects, particularly under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030...

Rs 1.54 lakh crore and counting: Why PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi and senior-citizen schemes keep attracting Indians; FY27 target of Rs 3.59 lakh crore set to be beaten

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Small savings schemes are also providing the central government with an additional source of financing. Indians may be moving towards equity investments, but the good old small savings schemes continue to form an important part of their investment portfolio. Be it Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) or Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS),...

Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices down to 7-week low? Check September 30, 2026 outlook

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

The bias stays cautious, with yields and Fed policy still the dominant driver even as the pace of losses has slowed. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are down from recent highs and a firmer dollar is adding to its woes. The bias for gold prices continues to stay cautious, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst...

Son claimed share in mother’s Delhi house, saying he paid Rs 1.5 lakh for land and Rs 60,000 for construction; Delhi High Court rejects claim, orders him and wife to vacate

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

The Delhi High Court recently directed a son and his wife to vacate his parents’ house. (Image for representative purpose only) Your husband buys a property in your name. Does that give your son an automatic right to co-ownership by staying there? What if the son claims to have spent money on construction?In one such...

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Rupee under pressure: Currency slips to 95.97 against US dollar

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Rupee continues to weaken against US dollar Rupee remained under pressure against the US dollar on Wednesday, slipping 3 paise to 95.97 in early trade. The fall came as demand for the greenback from state-run oil marketing companies and higher crude oil prices weighed the currency down.Rupee began the session at 95.87 at the interbank...

tata trusts chiefs negotiation skills to be tested to the hilt

5 hurdles facing Noel Tata and an unlisted Tata Sons

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Tata Trusts chief’s negotiation skills to be tested to the hilt MUMBAI: Noel Tata’s plan to keep Tata Sons private faces five hurdles, the steepest of which is a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that has already refused to release the group’s holding company from its rules. The chairman of Tata Trusts has proposed merging...