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

1 source · first seen 18:02 30 Sept · updated 18:02 30 Sept

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  • Older tax-saving instruments may have less tax-saving appeal under the new regime but retain long-term financial value
  • Long-term insurance and savings products remain relevant to Indian life insurers

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Times of IndiaSwitched to the new income tax regime? Why these older tax-saving instruments still make sense18:02