New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): The government has reported robust revenue collections across major tax categories, with several streams exceeding their respective Modified Revised Estimates (MRE) for the financial year ending March. Stamp duty collections reached ₹9,119.72 crore, slightly surpassing expectations at 101 percent of the MRE. This indicates steady activity in property transactions and related sectors, contributing positively to the state’s revenue position. Excise…
UDF Surges to Power in Kerala, Crosses Majority Mark in 2026 Assembly Polls!
Thiruvananthapuram,May 4 (BNP): In a decisive political development, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has crossed the crucial majority mark in the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, according to official trends from the Election Commission of India, signaling an end to a decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front. The UDF has surged ahead, leading in over 90 constituencies in the 140-member Assembly, comfortably crossing the…
Rupee Weakens in Early Trade Amid West Asia Tensions and Elevated Oil Prices
Mumbai, May 4 (BNP): The Indian rupee opened on a weaker note on Monday, depreciating by 11 paise to 94.95 against the U.S. dollar in early trade, as ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Market participants remained cautious amid uncertainty in global markets, with risk appetite subdued due to the evolving situation in the region. Forex traders noted that…
Markets Surge at Open, Tracking Global Optimism and Easing Oil Prices
Mumbai, May 4(BNP): Indian benchmark equity indices opened the week on a strong note, rallying sharply in early trade on Monday amid easing crude oil prices and improved global market sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged 657.80 points to reach 77,571.30, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 213.35 points to 24,215.10 during the opening session. The upbeat momentum in domestic equities mirrored gains across Asian markets, which…
BJP Crosses Majority Mark in West Bengal, Set to Form Historic First Government!
Kolkata, May 4 (BNP): In a dramatic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday crossed the majority mark in the West Bengal Assembly elections, derailing Mamata Banerjee’s bid for a consecutive fourth term and marking a potential end to over a decade of All India Trinamool Congress dominance. According to trends released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP is leading in…
Art-E Mediatech Bags Creative Mandate For IndiaMART For The Second Time
Delhi, May 04: Art-e Mediatech, is creative media and MarTech agencies, has secured the full social media mandate for IndiaMART, India’s largest B2B online marketplace. This win marks the second time the agency has been entrusted with the brand’s creative responsibilities. As part of the renewed mandate, Art-E Mediatech will drive the full social media strategy and content planning initiatives for IndiaMART. The partnership aims…
Dubai real estate sales hit AED48B in April
Market shows more resilience as monthly sales transactions lift to almost 14,000 Dubai, UAE, May 4: The Dubai real estate market showed continued resilience in April, recording 13,977 sales transactions worth AED48 billion. A market update issued today by fäm Properties showed that activity strengthened month-on-month, with sales volume rising 3.5% compared to March, while total sales value increased by 10.7%. The strongest growth came in…
Epson launches SureColor F20060 industrial dye sublimation printer
SYDNEY, May 4 – Epson has announced its new SureColor F20060, a 76‑inch industrial dye sublimation printer designed for high‑volume textile production environments. Epson SureColor F20060 76‑inch industrial dye sublimation printer Succeeding the SureColor F11060, the SureColor F20060 builds on Epson’s proven industrial platform while delivering significantly higher productivity through an expanded printhead configuration and faster printing speeds of up to 300 m2/h.…
Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: Vijay’s TVK Surges Ahead, Signals Major Political Shift!
Chennai,May 4 (BNP): Tamil Nadu, long regarded as the citadel of Dravidian politics for over five decades, may be on the brink of a significant political shift as early trends from the 2026 Assembly election counting suggest an intense and unpredictable contest. Traditionally dominated by the two major Dravidian parties—Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)—the state is now witnessing…
Swedish Clean-Tech Pioneer KonveGas Eyes Strategic Alliances in India
Delhi, May 04: Building on the momentum of its recent investment announcement at India Energy Week in Goa, Swedish clean-tech innovator KonveGas has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Bioenergy, Biofuels & Biomaterials (BBB) Summit 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from 7th May 2026 to 9th May, 2026. This move signals a critical phase in the company’s official launch in the Indian market as it…