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India Eyes Major GST Hike On Premium EVs

India Eyes Major GST Hike On Premium EVs

An Indian tax panel has recommended a significant increase in GST for electric cars to the government claims a new report by Reuters. The proposal seeks to raise the rate from 5 per cent to 18 per cent on vehicles priced between ₹20 lakh and ₹40 lakh, while EVs costing above ₹40 lakh may attract 28-40 per cent taxation.The ₹20-30 lakh EV segment is at the centre of this change. Tata's Harrier EV, launched at ₹21.49 lakh, along with Mahindra's BE 6 and XEV 9e, priced between ₹18.9 lakh and ₹30.5 lakh, all fall directly within the proposed higher slab.
Are Indian Buyers Prioritizing AI in Smartphones?

Are Indian Buyers Prioritizing AI in Smartphones?

Amazon's 2026 Best in Tech survey reveals that 82% of Indian shoppers prioritize AI features when buying smartphones, yet speed, battery life, and camera quality remain the top non-negotiable essentials.
Qualcomm Teases Two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips Ahead of Summit

Qualcomm Teases Two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips Ahead of Summit

Qualcomm debuts the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips on September 22. Discover how this dual-chip strategy promises to redefine mobile gaming and advanced AI for the next generation of powerful, high-end Android smartphones.
Morrocco: Migrants Caught Between Ceuta Dreams and Reality

Morrocco: Migrants Caught Between Ceuta Dreams and Reality

The Moroccan city of Fnideq is next to Spanish-controlled Ceuta. In Fnideq, would-be migrants dream of crossing to a better life, even as locals who witnessed recent mass migration surges say it's way too risky.