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From Tamil Nadu’s high-stakes Assembly elections and striking candidate wealth gaps, to Tesla’s pricing dilemma in India’s EV market, Godrej Industries’ bold growth ambitions, and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz — here are today’s top political, business, and international stories you need to know.

Vijay the second richest candidate in TN polls with ₹648 crore; Leema Rose Martin leads with ₹5,800 crore

Tamil Nadu’s upcoming Assembly elections reveal sharp contrasts in candidate wealth. Leema Rose Martin of AIADMK is the wealthiest, declaring assets over ₹5,800 crore. TVK’s C. Joseph Vijay follows with ₹426.2 crore in movable and ₹222.6 crore in immovable assets. Other top contenders include Aadhav Arjuna (TVK) and Dr. Esakki Subaya (AIADMK). Criminal cases remain a concern, with 58% of constituencies marked as “red alert.” Women candidates make up just 11% of the total, while over half are graduates.

At ₹61.99 lakh, Tesla Model Y L enters ‘no man’s land’ in India amid pricing and localisation hurdles

Tesla’s ₹61.99 lakh Model Y L is facing challenges in India’s competitive EV market. Positioned as a family-oriented vehicle, it’s caught in a pricing “no man’s land,” too expensive to compete with locally assembled EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and BMW iX1, but not premium enough to rival luxury EVs like the BMW i4 or Mercedes-Benz EQB. Despite strong tech and demand, its minimalist design doesn’t meet the luxury expectations of Indian buyers, and the lack of sufficient charging infrastructure adds to the dilemma. Tesla’s long-term strategy could hinge on local assembly to reduce pricing and expand its market reach.

Godrej Industries targets ₹5-lakh crore value, pivots to ‘bold’ scale-up under Pirojsha

Pirojsha Godrej, chairman designate of Godrej Industries Group, is targeting aggressive growth, aiming for ₹5 lakh crore in market cap by FY31. Plans include boosting sales by 15% annually and expanding Godrej Capital to ₹1 lakh crore. The group will focus on scaling businesses, particularly in financial services, while maintaining a strong performance-driven culture. The challenge lies in executing this rapid expansion while keeping the culture intact.

Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, causing damage to the vessel but no injuries or environmental impact. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the attack occurred at 7:55 am, with no prior warning from the Guard’s gunboat. This incident escalates tensions following recent US actions, including seizing an Iranian ship and boarding an Iranian-associated tanker. Iran has not yet responded to the attack.

Script & VO: Prethicshaa Gurumoorthy

Published on April 23, 2026