Ahead of Union Budget 2026, BMW has urged the Centre to retain the 5 per cent GST on electric vehicles, citing rising EV sales, high manufacturing costs, and the importance of keeping EVs affordable for consumers while supporting industry growth

The price of 24-carat gold slipped by Rs 10 to Rs 1,37,990 per 10 grams. Similarly, 22-carat gold eased by Rs 10, with 10 grams trading at Rs 1,26,490