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US stock markets today (March 31, 2026): Wall Street rallies on de-escalation hopes; S&P 500 jumps over 1.6%, tech stocks lead gains

US stock markets moved sharply higher on Tuesday as investors cheered signs of possible de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as major indexes remain on track for their steepest monthly declines in years.At 10:05 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 627.92 points, or 1.39%, to 45,844.06. The S&P 500 gained 103.78 points,…

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Dubai rolls out AED 1 billion incentives; fee deferrals, policy support to cushion war-led disruptions

Dubai has announced a package of economic measures, including incentives worth AED 1 billion, to support businesses and individuals over the next three to six months amid global supply disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The initiatives, approved by the Executive Council of Dubai in a meeting chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin…

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Vedanta tells Supreme Court its revised Jaypee bid tops Adani offer

Mining billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Ltd has told the Supreme Court that its tweaked bid for the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd was rejected despite being better than Adani Group’s offer.In its petition challenging the lenders’ decision to accept Adani’s takeover offer, Vedanta contended that its addendum bid is about Rs 3,400 crore higher in gross…

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Govt notifies Finance Act 2026: New income tax rules, surcharge changes come into effect from April 1

The government has notified the Finance Act 2026, bringing into force the tax changes approved under the Union Budget for 2026-27, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice.“The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on March 30, 2026 and is hereby published for general information,”…

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ITR filing AY 2026-27: Income Tax Return forms ITR-1 to ITR-7 notified; key changes, eligibility explained

The government on March 30, 2026 notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms ITR-1 to ITR-7 for the assessment year 2026-27, marking the start of the ITR filing season. Individuals, pensioners, professionals and other taxpayers can now file their returns using the applicable forms by July 31, 2026.A key change this year relates to ITR-1 (Sahaj),…

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Big drop! Why bench strength of TCS, Infosys, Wipro & other IT companies has fallen by around 75,000 people

Historically, companies maintained a sizeable bench by hiring in anticipation of future projects. (AI image) Indian IT sector majors – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra – have seen their bench strength drop by 25% in the last two years. Bench strength acts as a traditional reserve workforce with an…

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Bank holidays in April 2026: When will banks remain closed? Check state-wise list

April 2026 bank holidays: As April 2026 approaches, several banks across India will remain closed for national and state-specific holidays. Customers planning branch visits are advised to check holiday schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience. They should also plan for transactions like cheque clearances, large cash deposits, or demand drafts in advance. Banks will also…

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