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wholesale inflation quickened to 2.38 per cent in February on an annual basis, as against 2.31 per cent in January, government data showed on Monday. As per data released by the centre earlier this month, India’s retail inflation eased to a seven-month low of 3.61% in February, down from 4.31% in January. The decline was largely driven by lower food prices, with food inflation—comprising nearly half of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket—falling to 3.75% in February from 5.97% in January. ALSO READ:India’s retail inflation eases to a seven-month low of 3.61% in Feb, thanks to cooling food prices

work visas give you that freedom—allowing you to stay, work, and even eventually settle in the country where you earned your degree. For many Indian students, this promise is a game-changer. Let’s explore some top destinations that offer extended work visas and see how they can help you launch a global career. The UK Advantage: A Stepping Stone to Global Success The United Kingdom’s Graduate Route Visa allows international graduates to remain in the country for two years after completing their studies—with an extension to three years for PhD holders. This generous timeframe gives you ample opportunity to gain work experience, build professional networks, and transition into a career in one of the world's most dynamic economies. With its renowned research institutions, diverse cultural scene, and world-class companies, the UK remains a highly attractive destination for graduates aiming to make an international impact. Germany: Precision, Innovation, and a Launchpad for Global Careers

Indiana, Kentucky, and Mississippi are attracting workers away from big cities and into rural and suburban areas, according to a report by Fortune. The report states that these towns are offering a range of perks, from something as simple as free eggs to relocation grants of up to $5,000. According to Fortune, Noblesville is providing a $5,000 relocation grant, annual memberships to the town’s coworking space and chamber of commerce, and even a $500 health and wellness stipend. «New Haven, IN, is offering burgers and bourbon with the mayor. In Wabash County, IN, you can join your neighbors on a rafting trip. In Mayfield, KY, they are offering a monthly gift of a dozen locally sourced eggs,» the report added. Amid rising housing costs, struggling education and healthcare systems, and hopes for better infrastructure, many Americans are now considering a move to smaller towns. Citing an analysis from Realtor.com, the report claimed that millennials, in particular, are relocating to small towns and rural areas at the highest rate seen in decades.

Congress on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks in a podcast on the relevance of global organisations, claiming that the PM is clearly going out of his way to keep US President Donald Trump in good humour and «repeating his good friend's chant». In his interaction with American podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman, Modi emphasised the need for synchronisation and collaboration to propel global initiatives forward. He also addressed the relevance of global organisations like the United Nations, noting that their inability to evolve with the times has sparked a global debate on their relevance. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, «Mr. Modi clearly is going out of his way to keep Mr. Trump in good humour.» «He says international organisations, from which India has benefited immensely, have become irrelevant. »This is the US President's language. In fact, it is Mr. Trump who is doing his best to make them irrelevant and now Mr. Modi is repeating 'his good friend's' chant," Ramesh claimed.

One MobiKwik Systems, the parent company of digital payments provider MobiKwik, slumped by as much as 14.6% on Monday, hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 231.05, after the expiration of a three-month lock-in period. The expiry has unlocked 46 lakh shares, or 6% of the company's outstanding stock, making them eligible for trade. The stock has experienced a significant decline, falling 61% from its post-listing high of nearly Rs 700. It has also dipped below its IPO price of Rs 269, adding to investor concerns. Over the last week, the shares have fallen by 13%, and in the past month, the drop has widened to 24%.

market participants to gauge the sentiments around the stock market, social media, of late, has become a breeding ground for such discourse and analysis. Sometimes, this can provide valuable insights into market sentiment, investor behaviour, and emerging trends. A causal analysis of the comments over the past few days on social media platforms like X and Reddit suggest that the market sentiments are bleak among various users and for that matter, even experts. Market veteran Shankar Sharma recently commented that the current downturn in Indian equities is completely local and that India needs to find its own solutions. Other commentators like Nithin Kamath, Samir Arora have all acknowledged that current markets are bearish in nature.

foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who have been unloading Indian equities at an alarming pace. Since the market peaked in September 2024, FIIs have pulled out a staggering Rs 2.13 lakh crore, testing the resilience of India's stock market. Yet, domestic mutual fund investors have fought back, pouring in nearly Rs 1.88 lakh crore between October and February—emerging as the last line of defence against the selloff. In February 2025, even as volatility rattled the markets, mutual fund inflows remained positive for the 48th consecutive month, coming in at Rs 29,303 crore. While this marked a 26% decline from January, it highlighted the unwavering commitment of domestic investors, who have kept faith in Indian equities despite global headwinds. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions remained strong at Rs 25,999 crore—surpassing the September figure of Rs 24,509 crore and underscoring the growing financial discipline of retail investors.

Their spacecraft, Dragon, is set to return to Earth with valuable scientific research on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and NASA will provide live coverage of the event. Though the final splashdown location will be confirmed closer to the event, it is expected to be off the coast of Florida, near the Kennedy Space Center. The live broadcast will kick off on Monday, March 17 at 10:45 pm EDT (8:15 am IST) with the spacecraft’s hatch closure preparations, and coverage will continue through the entire return process on Tuesday, March 18.

Tata Motors' shares are expected to be in focus on Monday, March 17, after the company announced that its Board Committee will meet on March 19 to consider and approve the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating up to Rs 2,000 crore. “Pursuant to Regulations 29(1)(d) and 50(1)(d) of the Listing Regulations and in accordance with the approval granted by the Board of Directors of Tata Motors Limited (‘the Company’) at its meetings held on March 4, 2024, and May 10, 2024, we hereby wish to inform you that a meeting of the duly constituted Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, inter alia, to consider and approve the issuance of Rated, Listed, Unsecured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures on a private placement basis aggregating up to Rs 2,000 crore,” the company said in a regulatory filing.

China's economy showed a modest pickup for the first two months of the year, according to data published Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics, as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.

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market’s recent decline as healthy. Stocks rose in Australia, Japan and South Korea in early Monday trade, with futures in Hong Kong also pointing to a higher open. The gains came after the S&P 500 jumped 2.1% Friday as the government avoided a shutdown, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 2.1%. The Golden Dragon index rose 2.7% with Chinese authorities set to announce measures to boost consumption on Monday. The dollar was steady.

The Houthi-run Health Ministry said the overnight U.S. strikes killed at least 53 people, including five women and two children, and wounded almost 100 in the capital of Sanaa and other provinces, including Saada, the rebels' stronghold on the border with Saudi Arabia. «We're not going to have these people controlling which ships can go through and which ones cannot. And so your question is, how long will this go on? It will go on until they no longer have the capability to do that,» Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS on Sunday. He said these are not the one-off retaliation strikes the Biden administration carried out after Houthi attacks. President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to use «overwhelming lethal force» until the Houthis cease their attacks, and warned that Tehran would be held «fully accountable» for their actions. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted international shipping in the Red Sea, sinking two vessels, in what they call acts of solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel has been at war with Hamas, another Iranian ally.

antiques, paintings, chinaware and jewellery. Why was he unhappy? Inheritance is money one has not earned. Not everyone is pleased with the windfall. There was a time when the outlook for the future seemed bleak in the minds of the younger generation. Widespread unemployment, poverty and scarcity made many believe that becoming rich was tough, if not impossible. We now live in times when the younger generation is more confident, positive and capable of earning and living well. So, don’t they need their parents’ wealth? Wealth is welcome, but not as unconditionally as before. The younger generation is not desperate, eager to grab what has been left behind, and devise quick ways to use it. If feeling guilty about the largesse seems surprising, being confused, exhausted and isolated is real. Imagine inheriting a bungalow full of stuff that one has to spend days sifting through. One does not even know if something is valuable, and whether there is a market for a seemingly exotic painting.

Tata Play FanCode Sports, a platform service that will provide its Direct-To-Home and streaming subscribers access to cricket, football, kabaddi, golf, and motorsports, including Formula 1. Tata Play FanCode Sports is set to air over 100 hours of live sports every month, covering more than eight major sports and featuring top tournaments, including the Carabao Cup, Copa del Rey, Concacaf Champions Cup, Australia Tour of West Indies, South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe, and a host of domestic and international T20 leagues. The service will also feature Formula 1 content, bringing coverage of all 24 Grand Prix weekends like never before.

Technip Energies, a French provider of engineering and technology services to the energy industry, is opening a research and development centre in India besides expanding its workforce in the country which it sees at the forefront of the global shift towards green hydrogen. «India is the country where we are signing the largest projects around green hydrogen and green ammonia. It is the geography and the country where, for us, green ammonia and green hydrogen are taking off,» said Arnaud Pieton, chief executive officer, Technip Energies. «So, we see India clearly as being on the forefront of the green hydrogen economy.» Technip Energies, which has been operational in India for about five decades, said it has accelerated investments in the country in the past four years. He declined to elaborate. During the period, the company doubled its workforce. It is now considering adding 500-1,000 employees to the current 4,600-strong employee base in India in the next year.

inflation expectations and easing interest rates. But it's being driven principally by central bank purchases to reduce exposure of reserves to dollar volatility. Investment and institutional demand for gold will remain strong till financial markets stabilise.

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