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August inflation: What CPI data tells us beyond the base effect, in charts

Retail inflation remained more or less steady at 3.65% in August, thanks to the statistical effect of a favourable base. But what lies beyond the base effect? Have price pressures fallen as well? Mint investigates.

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New day, new high: Will stocks sustain Thursday’s momentum?

Against this backdrop, a crucial question emerges: Will this rally sustain its momentum or eventually fizzle out?Even as today’s surge is a combination of a lot of factors, most market experts expect the rally to continue, though with occasional corrections along the way.

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What is auto top-up of UPI Lite? New feature to be rolled out from Oct 31

The UPI Lite balance will be automatically reloaded by an amount chosen by the user. This is meant to facilitate the PIN-less transactions below ₹500 with a maximum UPI Lite balance limit of ₹2,000 at any point of time.

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Best 55-inch TV: Top 10 picks offering amazing sound and picture quality

The best 55-inch televisions strike the right balance between captivating visuals and ideal size for big living rooms, making them a great option for home entertainment systems.

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August inflation: What CPI data tells us beyond the base effect, in charts

Retail inflation remained more or less steady at 3.65% in August, thanks to the statistical effect of a favourable base. But what lies beyond the base effect? Have price pressures fallen as well? Mint investigates.

2 min read08:49 PM IST

Why Companies Are Hiring Lawyers To Draft ‘Remote Work Rules’

Work from home jobs | Back to office | Jobs in India | India job market | Employment agreement contracts To say that India Inc has had a tough time getting employees back to office after the pandemic receded would be an understatement. Companies like TCS went to the extent of linking salary hikes to office attendance and LTI Mindtree deducted leaves of people who weren’t regularly coming to office. So to avoid all of this, now, there are several companies who’re actually enlisting law firms to draft watertight agreements so that there’s no room for ambiguity whatsoever. Whether you’re working from home, working hybrid or working all days from office, companies want it ON PAPER whatever the deal is. Watch!

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‘Oil firms may cut petrol, diesel prices if crude stays low for long’

Petroleum secretary Pankaj Jain says the ministry is in talks with the finance ministry for reviewing the windfall tax on the sale of locally produced crude oil and export of petroleum products

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Sitaram Yechury passes away: The comrade who bridged political aisles

Sitaram Yechury passes away: Renowned for fostering cross-party relations, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury- played vital roles in Indian politics, including during the UPA era and as CPI-M general secretary, guiding the party through challenging times.

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Punjab promoting English lecturers starts uproar; here’s why

Over 300 teachers in Punjab were promoted to English lecturers for classes 11 and 12, but only three have expertise in the language. Most promoted teachers previously taught other subjects, highlighting a shortage of qualified English educators in government schools.

1 min read11 Sep 2024

China seeks to replace Jeff Bezos as Elon Musk’s top space rival

China’s space industry strives to develop reusable launch vehicles to rival SpaceX. Startups like LandSpace and Deep Blue are making strides in rocket technology, with government backing aimed at achieving lower costs and increased launch frequency for satellite deployment

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Weekend food plan: Festivities and pop-ups

The season of festivities have begun with Onam menus, nostalgic food experiences and zero alcohol drinks

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What is auto top-up of UPI Lite? New feature to be rolled out from Oct 31

The UPI Lite balance will be automatically reloaded by an amount chosen by the user. This is meant to facilitate the PIN-less transactions below ₹500 with a maximum UPI Lite balance limit of ₹2,000 at any point of time.

2 min read06:30 PM IST

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