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Government affirms its number, says no 'overestimation' in retail inflation
A number of economists had pointed out that January's retail inflation data may have been overestimated by 23 basis points owing to a variation in the price index for cereals
 "Government affirms its number, says no 'overestimation' in retail inflation")
Surf Excel becomes first Indian home care brand to top $1 bn annual sales
With a total sales of Rs 8,200 crore in 2022, Surf Excel also became HUL's first brand to reach the milestone
 "Surf Excel becomes first Indian home care brand to top $1 bn annual sales")
Centre slashes windfall tax on crude oil from Rs 5,050/tonne to Rs 4,350
Windfall tax: The additional excise duty on ATF has been cut to Rs 1.5 per litre from Rs 6 per litre earlier
 "Centre slashes windfall tax on crude oil from Rs 5,050/tonne to Rs 4,350")
18% of Indian startups have at least one woman founder: Nasscom report
The Nasscom report reflects on the rising presence of women in Indian start-up ecosystem
 "18% of Indian startups have at least one woman founder: Nasscom report")
Psychological safety key performance indicator, crucial for India Inc
According to a new report, 34% of the surveyed employees feared burnout, 25% feared failure at psychologically unsafe workplaces
 "Psychological safety key performance indicator, crucial for India Inc")
Cost cutting measures around the world help Top Indian IT firms gain ground
IT firms across the globe have taken steps to optimise costs in the current uncertain economic environment
 "Cost cutting measures around the world help Top Indian IT firms gain ground")
Indian-origin politicians who are making a mark in global politics
Nikki Haley, who has announced that she will run for the post of President of the US in 2024, is of Indian-origin
 "Indian-origin politicians who are making a mark in global politics")
Indian men's cricket team is now the best in the world in all formats
With this, Rohit Sharma has become the first Indian captain in all the formats under whom the team achieved this rare feat
 "Indian men's cricket team is now the best in the world in all formats")
Stealthy, speedy, precise: What are fifth-generation fighter jets?
While much has been said about how fighter jets are marvels of engineering, it is imperative to understand what the fifth-generation jets are and how they are the most advanced fighters in the world
 "Stealthy, speedy, precise: What are fifth-generation fighter jets?")
Govt to try merging BSNL & MTNL again, appoints Deloitte as advisor: Report
Given the complexity involved in the merger, it will take about two years to complete the whole process
 "Govt to try merging BSNL & MTNL again, appoints Deloitte as advisor: Report")
FAME: Electric 2-wheeler manufacturers deny allegations of non-compliance
Allegations have been made that the manufacturers are availing subsidy benefits without complying with the localisation requirements
 "FAME: Electric 2-wheeler manufacturers deny allegations of non-compliance")
Reliance JioMart shuts its 90-minute delivery service 'Express': Report
Now, JioMart is asking users to use WhatsApp to order groceries for a delivery time of a few hours to a day
 "Reliance JioMart shuts its 90-minute delivery service 'Express': Report")
Chetan Sharma in the eye of storm after 'sting operation'; details here
BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma said that former Indian Captain Virat Kohli tried to defame then BCCI President Saurav Ganguly as he felt Ganguly was responsible for him losing the ODI captaincy
 "Chetan Sharma in the eye of storm after 'sting operation'; details here")
SBI loans to get costlier as bank hikes key lending rate; Details here
Following the RBI MPC's repo rate hike earlier this month, many banks like Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank have also hiked their key lending rates
 "SBI loans to get costlier as bank hikes key lending rate; Details here")
Aditya Birla Group looking to raise funds for Vi at promoter level: Report
The group is reportedly looking to raise long-term debt for ailing telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) and use preferential share allotment as the route
 "Aditya Birla Group looking to raise funds for Vi at promoter level: Report")
Gold price falls in early trade; yellow metal selling at Rs 57,160
Silver prices, on the other hand, rose Rs 400 from yesterday's close to Rs 70,400 per kg
 "Gold price falls in early trade; yellow metal selling at Rs 57,160")
Like Google, Apple may now be asked by CCI to change app store policy
In December 2021, CCI had initiated a probe into Apple's policies following allegations by Together We Fight Society about its high commission and lack of third party options
 "Like Google, Apple may now be asked by CCI to change app store policy")
Consumers in India becoming smart shoppers due to rising inflation: Study
Commerce media company Criteo conducted a survey of over 1,400 consumers in India to see how inflation has affected shopping behaviour
 "Consumers in India becoming smart shoppers due to rising inflation: Study")
Tinder shows how youngsters' expectations from relationships are changing
The dating app also released a dictionary defining 23 terms that describe dating in 2023
 "Tinder shows how youngsters' expectations from relationships are changing")
Adani Enterprises Q3 results: Net consolidated profit at Rs 820 crore
Adani Enterprises Q3 results: The net standalone profit in Q3FY23 was Rs 269.71 crore as compared to a loss of Rs 36.46 crore in Q3FY22
 "Adani Enterprises Q3 results: Net consolidated profit at Rs 820 crore")
