Maharashtra

Richest municipal bodies in India: Top 10 civic bodies ranked as BMC tops list with ₹74,000-cr budget

Jan 16, 2026, 06:23 PM IST

BMC earns from a combination of property taxes, fees, development charges, state transfers, investment income and other levies that collectively boost its revenue far beyond what most other municipal bodies collect.

Sugar industry seeks GST relief on biofuels as sugar output jumps 22% this season

Jan 16, 2026, 02:18 PM IST

The industry body has also sought targeted financial support for advanced biofuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), green bio-hydrogen, compressed biogas (CBG) and isobutanol blending with diesel, while proposing the transformation of sugar mills into integrated bio-energy hubs producing ethanol, gas, hydrogen and green power.

Mumbai Civic Polls Clouded By Ink Row, Opposition Alleges Manipulation, Mahayuti Rejects Claims

Jan 16, 2026, 10:54 AM IST

Mumbai’s first civic election in eight years has sparked controversy, with opposition leaders alleging that marker pens were used instead of indelible ink to favour the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Videos circulated by the Congress claim ink can be wiped off, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis demonstrated its indelibility. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and the BMC rejected the allegations, and the State Election Commission clarified that voters cannot vote twice, even if ink is erased. Tensions remain high as debates over election integrity continue.

Dhurandhar actor Saumya Tandon struggles to vote after her name not found on voter list

Jan 15, 2026, 10:26 PM IST

Despite the repeated hurdles, the actor said she was determined to exercise her right to vote.

Another blow for Uddhav and Raj Thackeray? Exit polls predict big win for BJP-Sena in BMC

Jan 15, 2026, 08:12 PM IST

According to the Axis My India exit poll, the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance is projected to win between 131 and 151 wards

Stock market holiday: Are NSE & BSE open or closed on Thursday, January 15?

Jan 15, 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Stock market holiday: Indian stock markets will remain closed on Thursday, January 15 following municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.

Raj Thackeray Targets Annamalai With Racist Jibe As BMC Poll Battle Turns Ugly

Jan 13, 2026, 04:38 PM IST

The political slugfest ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections has hit a fresh low. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has triggered a major controversy by targeting BJP leader K Annamalai with racist remarks during a joint rally at Shivaji Park. The comments, sparked by Annamalai’s assertion that Mumbai is a global city, have escalated tensions into a Tamil-Maratha flashpoint. Annamalai has hit back, saying he will not be intimidated and will continue to visit Mumbai. With parties trading sharp barbs, the controversy has become a key talking point ahead of the high-stakes civic polls.

Bank of Maharashtra shares rise ahead of Q3 results; dividend in focus, check target price

Jan 13, 2026, 01:34 PM IST

Shares of Bank of Maharashtra jumped more than 2 per cent to Rs 65.14 on Tuesday, with a total market capitalization close to Rs 50,000 crore.

HUDCO, Bank of Maharashtra, ICICI Lombard GIC: How to trade these 3 buzzing stocks

Jan 13, 2026, 09:09 AM IST

An analyst from Anand Rathi said that Bank of Maharashtra continues to exhibit a positive technical structure and the stock is reflecting sustained buying interest and a healthy short-term trend.

Top stocks in news: TCS, Adani Energy, AR Wealth, HCL Tech, Biocon, NBCC, NLC India, KRBL

Jan 13, 2026, 07:52 AM IST

Stocks including TCS, Adani Energy Solutions, Anand Rathi Wealth, HCL Technologies, Biocon, NBCC, NLC India, KRBL and more will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, January 13.

TCS, HCL Tech, AR Wealth, Infibeam: Q3 results stocks tank up to 8% today; check previews

Jan 12, 2026, 11:46 AM IST

Q3 results today: Select companies including TCS, HCL Tech, AR Wealth, Infibeam Avenues, Maharashtra Scooters, GTPL Hathway, Gujarat Hotels, and others will release their results for Q3FY26 today.