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When governments run short of money, they often reach for the tax that is easiest to collect instead of the one that is fairest. In Bangladesh, that instinct is visible again in the renewed push for a uniform 15% value-added tax across sectors and the possible return of package VAT for small
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Stocks to watch: BEL, Hero MotoCorp, Coal India, IGL among shares in focus today

Stocks to watch: BEL, Hero MotoCorp, Coal India, IGL among shares in focus today
Here's a quick look at stocks likely to be in focus in today's trade.
Bharat Electronics
Navratna defence PSU BEL has secured additional orders worth ₹644 crore since its previous announcement on July 30.Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp reported total sales of 5.54 lakh units, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year.State Bank of India
Indian Railways has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India to offer substantial insurance coverage for its employees and their families.Hyundai Motor
Hyundai Motor India recorded a 4% drop in total sales for August, with 60,501 units sold compared to the same period last year.United Breweries
The beer manufacturer announced that it has started producing its flagship brand, Kingfisher, at the Ilios brewery located in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki began exporting the eVITARA, Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), in August.Coal India
The Maharatna PSU reported a 9.4% year-on-year growth in coal production for August 2025, producing 50.4 million tonnes compared to 46.1 million tonnes in the corresponding month last year.UPL
UPL Global Limited, the company's UK-based step-down subsidiary, has entered into a share subscription agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Thailand's Grow Chemical Co Ltd.NMDC
The Navratna PSU reported a stable improvement in its operational performance for August, with iron ore production rising 9.8% year-on-year to 3.37 million tonnes, compared to 3.07 million tonnes in the same month last year.IGL
IGL has signed a joint venture agreement with RVUNL to establish a solar power project.Puravankara
The real estate company announced that it has obtained the redevelopment rights for a high-end residential society in Malabar Hill, one of Mumbai's most prestigious localities.Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, not Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
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