The Tax Committee of Uzbekistan commented on reports regarding tax arrears for owners of about 3600 apartments and houses. According to the press service of the Tax Committee of Uzbekistan, the assessment and recalculation of property and land taxes are based on data provided by cadastral authorities.
In Tashkent, tax calculations take into account the location zone of the real estate object. The active boundaries of these zones were re-approved by Resolution No. 159-14-0-Q/23 of the Tashkent City Mayor's Office dated March 3, 2023.
In accordance with this resolution, the cadastral services transferred the territory of Yuksalish Street in Khushnud Mahalla, Yangihaot District from Zone 5 to Zone 4. Consequently, the tax authorities recalculated taxes according to the rates established for Zone 4 of Tashkent, starting from 2023. This recalculation was carried out for 144 real estate objects.
The Tax Committee specified that all actions comply with Article 88 of the Tax Code, which establishes a three-year statute of limitations for tax obligations unless otherwise provided by law. Furthermore, the agency reported that it receives monthly information on approximately 50,000 objects following the inventory of illegally occupied land plots and structures thereon. This inventory is conducted under Law No. ZRU-937, which regulates the recognition of rights related to illegal land occupation.
The Tax Committee emphasized that such recalculations are a procedure stipulated by legislation and are carried out according to current tax rules. The agency also noted that the collected taxes are directed to local district budgets and are used for social welfare, public improvement, and infrastructure development of the population.
Maruti Suzuki is the largest automobile manufacturer in the Indian market. July proved to be a successful month for Maruti Suzuki, supported by the company's wide portfolio, which allows it to lead among competitors in the Indian market. The company offers vehicles across all categories, including hatchbacks, SUVs, MPVs, sedans, and vans.
In July, Maruti Suzuki sold 196,203 vehicles, a 42% increase compared to July of last year. In July 2025, the company sold 137,776 vehicles, while in June 2026, 147,187 units were sold, demonstrating a monthly growth of 33%. The significant sales growth is linked to the approaching festive season, as dealers stock up before this period.
The Maruti Suzuki Eco model attracts particular attention; it is a van with no direct analogues in the market. In July, Maruti Suzuki sold 13,896 units of this van, which is 13% more than in July of last year and 36% more than in June.
The Eco is a popular van in India, available from a starting price of 5.23 lakh rupees for export service. It comes in two variants: 5-seater and 6-seater. Additionally, it can be purchased in both petrol and CNG versions. An ambulance version is also available, starting from 6.39 lakh rupees for export service.
The CNG variant of the van starts from 6.40 lakh rupees for export service. The Maruti Suzuki Eco is equipped with a 1.2-liter K-series petrol engine, which produces 80 hp and 104 Nm of torque. The petrol version of the van provides a fuel consumption of 19.71 kilometers per liter. The CNG variant offers a consumption of 26.78 kilometers per kilogram. This van is equipped with six standard airbags, as well as ABS, EBD, and a rear parking sensor. The Eco is available in various color options and features stylish transparent glass headlights.
The Renault Kwid E-Tech established itself as a competitive electric vehicle in the Brazilian market, being one of the first fully battery-powered models to fall below R$ 100 thousand. Although it was one of the most affordable electric cars in Brazil, its time on the market was relatively short.
This subcompact was introduced in Brazil in September 2022, imported from China. At the time, it held the title of the cheapest electric car in the country, with an initial price of R$ 142,990. Its launch coincided with the brand's vehicle subscription service, Renault On Demand, which already included this small electric car.
Visually, the Kwid E-Tech presented distinctions compared to the Kwid flex, notably in the front grille and wheels, which had four holes versus the three on the flex model.
In October 2025, Renault presented the renewed version, named the 2026 line of the Kwid E-Tech. This update brought several driving assistance features and an aesthetic redesign inspired by the European Dacia Spring. The design incorporated more rectilinear lines on the front, a dark grille with raised bars, and the new logo of the French brand. The headlights were also redesigned, and the LED daytime running lights adopted the characteristic 'Y' shape.
At the rear, the vehicle received a black horizontal strip over the tailgate, which integrates with the LED taillights, which also received new internal sections. Internally, an electronic instrument panel, a multimedia center with a raised screen on the dashboard, and a joystick-style gear lever, similar to the one used in the Kardian, were added. However, these modifications were brief, as the car stopped being imported in May 2026.
Despite weighing 977 kg, the electric motor, which generates 65 hp and 11.5 kgfm, allows the Kwid E-Tech to navigate the city with some agility. Initial accelerations are instantaneous, typical of electric vehicles. Reaching 50 km/h is fast, taking 4.1 seconds, according to manufacturer data. However, subsequent acceleration is slow, requiring 14.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h, reinforcing its focus on urban use.
The propulsion system uses lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 26.8 kWh. According to the PBEV/Inmetro cycle, a full charge allows for 185 km. Regarding charging time, Renault states that using common 220V grounded domestic outlets, the process takes 9 hours. Using Wallbox units, charging from 20% to 80% is completed in 3 hours, and with DC chargers, this same percentage interval requires 45 minutes.
A notable aspect of the Kwid E-Tech is that it does not have an architecture specifically designed for electrification; it is a car originally conceived for an internal combustion engine that was adapted to receive the electric powertrain. This adaptation directly impacts the vehicle's dynamics. The batteries located under the rear seat affect the center of gravity. Like the Kwid flex, the electric version shows instability on roads above 90 km/h and is sensitive to crosswinds.
In curves, the inherent fragility of the subcompact manifests, as the body exhibits higher torsion than expected for a vehicle with only 2.43 meters of wheelbase. The car measures 3.70 meters and is homologated for four occupants. The driving position is considered inadequate, potentially causing ceiling contact for drivers taller than 1.75 meters and impairing visibility. In the rear seat, leg and knee space is restricted, and a raised tunnel remains in the floor, a characteristic inherited from the combustion engine vehicle design. The trunk offers a capacity of 290 liters.
The Kwid E-Tech presents unusual features in electric cars, such as a lever-operated handbrake and a physical key to start the engine, unlike most competitors that use electronic parking brakes and button start. The electric power steering is very light, and the turning radius of 9.60 meters, combined with its reduced dimensions, facilitates the maneuverability of the Renault Kwid E-Tech.
Acoustic comfort is provided by the absence of vibration from the three-cylinder flex engine, although wind noise can penetrate the cabin. The finish, despite improving in the 2022 update, remains an area for improvement. The suspension has a firm calibration, even when compared to the combustion Kwids. Conversely, the hatchback does not exhibit excessively soft behavior when passing speed bumps and potholes, something common among many Chinese rivals.
Initially, with a price of R$ 142,990, it was more accessible than the JAC E-JS1 (R$ 164,900). It lost the title of the cheapest electric car after the launch of the Caoa Chery iCar for R$ 139,990, although the Renault was better equipped. Later, BYD launched the Dolphin for R$ 149,800, initiating an intense price war. Caoa Chery and JAC reduced their prices to less than R$ 120 thousand, while Renault maintained its stable price.
When there were rumors about the launch of the Dolphin Mini in 2024 with a price below R$ 100 thousand, Renault reacted by lowering the price of the Kwid E-Tech to R$ 99,990. The BYD rival, meanwhile, was launched for R$ 115,800. Currently, the Renault Kwid E-Tech Techno 2025/26, still under warranty, can be found for R$ 89,565 at KBB Brasil store and R$ 80,608 privately (August 2026 data).
This latest version of the Kwid E-Tech is equipped with a robust suite of driving assistance, including ACC, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, fatigue alert, license plate recognition, and lane assist. These are rare or non-existent features in combustion compact hatchbacks and even in entry-level Chinese electric vehicles. In terms of passive safety, it features six airbags, front and rear parking sensors, and a reverse camera. The interior is complemented by a 7-inch electronic instrument cluster, a 10-inch multimedia system, digital air conditioning, and an electric trio.
Despite its excellent cost-benefit ratio and having been the cheapest electric car in the country, the Renault Kwid E-Tech did not achieve great sales success. Its best performance occurred in 2025, with over 1,600 registrations. Over the nearly four-year period, the car registered a total of 3,870 units sold. The vehicle offered three years of warranty, and the batteries had eight years or 120,000 km coverage. At its debut, the manufacturer promised maintenance services at half the cost of maintaining the combustion Kwid.
Owner reports on forums and the Reclame Aqui website indicate that the most frequent complaints about the Renault Kwid electric relate to specific vehicle issues.
An audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) revealed that the food safety regulator failed to impose a fine of 5.60 crore rupees on 2430 food industry enterprises. These companies either failed to submit or delayed the submission of mandatory annual reports, raising questions about compliance with basic food safety rules.
Furthermore, on Friday, food safety officials inspected 26 hotels in Bengaluru. Thirty groups took 35 food samples for laboratory analysis.
