January 2, 2026

Australia Readies Record-Breaking Electric Cars as 2026 EV Tax and Charges Loom

Australia will get new electric utes, sports cars, and hatchbacks in 2026. Prices will break records on both ends. But a new electric vehicle tax and road-user charge may slow the boom.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Sees 8.4% Vehicle Registration Rise in 2025; Electric Vehicles Surge

Vehicle registrations in Tamil Nadu rose 8.4% in 2025, driven by a sharp jump in electric vehicle registrations, especially two-wheelers. Petrol vehicles still dominate the roads, while the government's tax exemptions are boosting EV adoption.

January 2, 2026

PE-VC Investment in Tamil Nadu Drops 71% in Q4 2025; Annual Funding Up 20%

Private equity and venture capital funding in Tamil Nadu fell sharply by 71% in Q4 2025 to $421 million, but annual investments grew 20% to $3.5 billion. AI and DeepTech startups are gaining momentum in the state, showing promise for 2026.

January 1, 2026

Trinamool MP Urges Govt to Act on Raw Jute Crisis in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress MP Ritabrata Banerjee has warned of a 'serious crisis' in West Bengal's jute sector. He urges the government to fix raw jute shortages and protect farmers and mill workers.

January 1, 2026

Karnataka Sees 8.94% Rise in IML and Beer Sales Revenue in December 2025 Despite Volume Drop

Karnataka's liquor sales hit ₹1,669 crore in last week of December 2025, excise revenue up 10.19% despite lower IML and beer volumes. Heavy rains and price hikes hit yearly growth.