Over 57.3 million voters will on Thursday decide the electoral fate of 4,023 candidates contesting for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. Voting will also be held for 152 out of 294 seats in the West Bengal Assembly in the first two phases, including all 54 seats in eight districts of North Bengal and several seats…

Why did the new tax system become popular? According to tax experts, the biggest factor behind the appeal of the new tax regime was the introduction of 100 per cent exemption for income up to ₹12.5 lakh, which effectively took a large section of taxpayers out of the tax net. “With low tax rates,…

Oil stocks fell as traders awaited confirmation that Iran will join the US in peace talks before the ceasefire expires, with the two sides still at odds on key issues. Shares fell further after The New York Times reported that Vice President JD Vance’s diplomatic visit to Islamabad has been put on hold after Tehran…

Indosolar share price: Shares of Vaari Energies subsidiary IndoSolar hit lower circuit by 5 per cent today after the company reported its quarterly results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 (Q4FY26). The stock hit a low of ₹513.85 on the NSE, down 5 per cent from the previous session’s high of ₹540.85. In comparison,…

Investment banks in the Middle East enjoyed a transformative 2025 with record-breaking Sukuk issuances and high-profile IPOs. In 2025, the Middle East’s investment banking landscape was defined by an increase in strategic transactions, as companies and governments alike sought to capitalize on post-pandemic growth, energy diversification and capital markets reforms. As Middle Eastern countries accelerate…

in conversation with business standardMaruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava said the rampup will include production of 250,000 cars at its Kharkhoda plant in Haryana and another 250,000 cars at its Gujarat plant. This will be done gradually, with production numbers expected to reach 500,000 by the end of FY27. Bhargava pointed out that these factories…

Allana Group, one of India’s largest private food companies and a leading meat exporter, has joined hands with Captain Fresh, a major Indian player in the seafood market, to open approximately 4,000 retail stores across India over the next four years. In the joint venture (JV) called Indian Retail Alliance Private Limited (IRAPL), Allana Group…

Rob Lyon, co-head of investment banking at Rand Merchant Bank, which won the Best Investment Bank in Africa award, explains Africa’s opportunities to become a global investment hub. Global Finance: What does the African deal-making landscape look like, and how do you see it evolving? Rob Lyon: Africa’s deal-making landscape is marked by cautious optimism….

Manchester City recorded a vital 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, tightening the Premier League title race and reducing the gap at the top to just three points. Despite the defeat, Arsenal remain league leaders, but City’s win adds significant pressure heading into the final stages of the season, especially as…

Thanks to the new international land-sea trade corridor, trade and economic cooperation between inland China and Southeast Asia is growing rapidly. China’s new International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (new ILSTC) is a key component of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), linking western inland areas with global sea routes and – hopefully – increasing connectivity with…