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<keyword id="19895282" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mumbai" source="keywords">Mumbai</keyword>, The cost of a representative home-cooked vegetarian thali has witnessed a 5 per cent on-year increase in January, while that of the non-veg thali declined 13 per cent, a report said on Wednesday. According to <keyword id="20489875" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="crisil-market-intelligence-and-analytics" source="keywords">Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics</keyword> (MI&amp;A) Research '<keyword id="20489770" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rice-roti-rate" source="keywords">Rice Roti Rate</keyword>' estimates, the rise in prices of ingredients like pulses, rice, onion and tomato made home-cooked veg thali costlier in January, while decline in poultry rates helped in the fall in non-veg thali rates. The cost of the veg thali increased due to a surge of 35 per cent and 20 per cent year-on-year in prices of onion and tomato, respectively, said the report. Prices of rice (accounting for 12 per cent of the <keyword id="18314113" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="veg-thali-cost" source="Orion">veg thali cost</keyword>) and pulses (9 per cent) also increased by 14 per cent and 21 per cent y-o-y, respectively, it added. Meanwhile, the decline in the cost of the non-veg thali was due to a 26 per cent fall in broiler prices in January, compared to the same month last year, amid higher production, the report stated. However, sequentially, the cost of the veg and non-veg thalis fell 6 per cent and 8 per cent, respectively. The ease in cost was due to a decrease of 26 per cent and 16 per cent month-on-month prices of onion and tomato, respectively, with higher domestic supply of onion amid export curbs and fresh tomato arrivals from the northern and eastern states, the report said. The cost of the non-veg thali declined faster due to an 8-10 per cent month-on-month dip in prices of broilers, which account for 50 per cent of the cost, it added.

Rising tomato & pulse prices push up veg thali cost in January, but non-veg thali costs come down

New Delhi: The ongoing volatility in the prices of key food items such as tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (collectively known as TOP) and pulses continues to pose significant challenges for the <keyword id="19913109" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monetary-policy-committee" source="keywords">Monetary Policy Committee</keyword> (MPC) of the <keyword id="19899810" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="reserve-bank-of-india" source="keywords">Reserve Bank of India</keyword> (<keyword id="19899808" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="RBI" source="keywords">RBI</keyword>), highlights a report by <keyword id="19898108" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="SBI" source="keywords">SBI</keyword>. "Current volatility in prices of TOP and pulses continues to challenge the MPC, keeping the headline above target at 5.1 per cent in June 2024," said the report. The report highlighted that this instability in <keyword id="19960157" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="food-prices" source="keywords">food prices</keyword> has kept the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) <keyword id="19895000" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="inflation" source="keywords">inflation</keyword> above the targeted level, reaching 5.1 per cent in June 2024. While the inflationary pressures remain a concern, the report stated that there is hope on the horizon due to the currently above-normal <keyword id="19968257" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monsoon" source="keywords">monsoon</keyword> and increased sowing activity, which are further supported by the potential onset of a La Nina event later in the year. "The currently above-normal monsoon and sowing, backed up by a potential La Nina event later, promise reprieve in later quarters," said the report. Importantly, the report added that it is now expected that the CPI will remain above the RBI's medium-term target of 4 per cent in all quarters up until the first quarter of FY26. This persistent overshoot highlights the ongoing inflationary pressures in the economy. "Notably, now the CPI is expected to be above RBI's target of 4 per cent in all quarters till Q1FY26," the report added. However, the report noted that the Monetary Policy Committee expects a moderation in inflation during the fourth quarter, which is anticipated to help keep the overall CPI projection for FY24 unchanged at 4.5 per cent. The SBI report also believes that the volatility in food prices, driven by uneven spatial and temporal distribution of monsoon rains, presents an upside risk to the current inflation projections. As a result, SBI maintains its CPI estimate for FY25 at 4.7 per cent year-on-year. In the latest MPC meeting on Wednesday, RBI Governor <keyword id="19913110" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shaktikanta-das" source="keywords">Shaktikanta Das</keyword> said inflation will moderate from July onwards as the monsoon has improved and global food prices have shown signs of easing in July. Das said, "Global food prices showed signs of easing in the month of July after registering an increase since March 2024." A degree of relief in food inflation is expected from the pickup in southwest monsoon and healthy progress in Kharif sowing. Buffer stocks of cereals continue to be above the norms, according to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. Das added, "Assuming a normal monsoon and taking into account the 4.9 per cent inflation print, Q1 CPI inflation for the current financial year (2024-25) is projected at 4.5 per cent, with q2 at 4.4 per cent, Q3 at 4.7 per cent and Q4 at 4.3 per cent. CPI inflation for the first quarter of next financial year (Q1 2025-26) is projected at 4.4 per cent."

High food prices raise concerns but improved monsoon offers hope for RBI: SBI report

<ul><li>OnePlus has launched the <keyword id="21350256" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus-Pad-2" source="keywords">OnePlus Pad 2</keyword>, Watch 2R and the <keyword id="22435605" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nord-Buds-3-Pro" source="keywords">Nord Buds 3 Pro</keyword>.</li><li>The devices were launched alongside the <keyword id="21477413" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus-Nord-4" source="keywords">OnePlus Nord 4</keyword> smartphone.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the latest devices launched by OnePlus.</li></ul> OnePlus on Tuesday hosted the <keyword id="22287704" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus-Summer-Launch-Event" source="keywords">OnePlus Summer Launch Event</keyword>, where it launched the OnePlus Pad 2, the Watch 2R and the Nord Buds 3 Pro. The Chinese smartphone maker also launched the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-4-with-metal-back-snapdragon-7-gen-3-launched-in-india-starting-at-32999/articleshow/111787031.cms">Nord 4</a> mid-range smartphone at the event. The OnePlus Pad 2 is the successor of the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/oneplus-pad-review-feature-packed-tablet-with-a-sleek-design/articleshow/99848436.cms"> OnePlus Pad</a> that was launched in 2023 and comes with several improvements over its predecessor. The <keyword id="22287706" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus-Watch-2R" source="keywords">OnePlus Watch 2R</keyword> and the Nord Buds 3 Pro also offer improvements over their predecessors. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111787031" title="OnePlus Nord 4 with metal back, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 launched in India starting at ₹29,999" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Here’s everything you need to know about the latest devices launched by OnePlus. <h2>OnePlus Pad 2 price and availability</h2>The OnePlus Pad is priced at ₹39,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant and ₹42,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant. The OnePlus Pad 2 comes in a Nimbus Gray colour option and will go on sale starting from August 1. The <keyword id="22435606" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus-Smart-Keyboard" source="keywords">OnePlus Smart Keyboard</keyword> is priced at ₹8,499 and the Stylo 2 is available for ₹5,499. <h2>OnePlus Pad 2 specifications</h2>The OnePlus Pad runs on Android 14 out of the box with the company’s OxygenOS 14 on top. It features a 12.1-inch 3K LCD display with a 7:5 aspect ratio and a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes with Dolby Vision support and offers up to 900 nits brightness. <div type="image" title="Pad 2" msid="111787977" hostid="261" sizebytes="94854" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;OnePlus Pad 2&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The OnePlus Pad 2 is equipped with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. In terms of memory, the device comes in two variants – 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage variant. Coming to the camera department, the device features a 13MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The tablet is powered by a 9,510mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The OnePlus tablet comes with accessories such as the OnePlus Smart Keyboard and the <keyword id="22435607" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus-Stylo-2" source="keywords">OnePlus Stylo 2</keyword>, which are sold separately. <h2><keyword id="22435608" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="OnePlus-Watch-2R-price" source="keywords">OnePlus Watch 2R price</keyword> and availability</h2>The OnePlus Watch 2R is priced at ₹17,999 and comes in two colour options – Forest Green and Gunmetal Gray. The smartwatch will go on sale starting from July 20. <h2>OnePlus Watch 2R specifications and features</h2>The OnePlus 2R runs on WearOS 4, allowing you to install applications from the Play Store. The smartwatch features a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with 2.5D sapphire crystal glass and up to 1,000 nits brightness support. <div type="image" title="wat 2" msid="111787997" hostid="261" sizebytes="47934" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;OnePlus Watch 2R&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The Watch 2R comes with an aluminium chassis and features a silicone strap. The OnePlus Watch 2R features a dual-engine architecture. It features the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 performance chipset that runs WearOS and the BES2700 efficiency chipset that runs RTOS. It features 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The smartwatch comes with sensors such as Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Optical heart rate sensor, Ratio Optical pulse oximeter sensor, Barometer and more. The smartwatch features a 500mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 48 hours of regular usage, and up to 100 hours of usage in the smart mode. It comes with 7.5W charging support, which allows you to fully charge the device in 60 minutes. <h2>OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro price and availability</h2>The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are priced at ₹3,299 and available in two colour options – Soft Jade and Starry Black. The TWS will be available from July 20. <h2>OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro specifications and features</h2>OnePlus has also launched new true wireless earbuds at the event. The Nord Buds 3 Pro offers a hybrid-noise cancellation system along with AI-based noise cancellation technology. <div type="image" title="Buds" msid="111788008" hostid="261" sizebytes="34124" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> It features a triple stereo microphone system, which includes two analog and one digital microphone on each earbud. The Nord Buds 3 Pro is equipped with a 12.4mm driver with a Titanised Diaphragm that is claimed to deliver powerful bass. The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro features a 58mAh battery in the earbuds that offers up to 12 hours of battery life. The case is equipped with a 440mAh batter that offers an additional battery life of 32 hours. The earbuds come with fast charge support, allowing you to charge the device for 10 minutes to get a battery life of 11 hours. It comes with an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance. 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OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 2R and Nord Buds 3 Pro launched in India

In April, the <keyword id="19899810" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reserve-Bank-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Reserve Bank of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Reserve Bank of India">Reserve Bank of India</keyword> (<keyword id="19899808" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="RBI" source="keywords">RBI</keyword>) governor Shaktikanta Das referred to <keyword id="19895000" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="inflation" source="keywords">inflation</keyword> as the ‘elephant in the room’. He said, “The elephant has now gone out for a walk and appears to be returning to the forest. We would like the elephant to return to the forest and remain there on a durable basis… Elephant moves slowly, and last mile inflation tends to be sticky.” On Friday, the Indian government data showed that the year-on-year inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (<keyword id="20468215" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CPI" source="keywords">CPI</keyword>) for June 2024 stood at 5.08 per cent — rising from 4.75% last month. This was the first time the headline inflation had risen since December 2023! Looks like the elephant decided to stop and look back on its way to the forest. The question remains, what’s next — will it return to the forest or return to the room to haunt us again? <h2>Food price inflation at a record high</h2> The major driver for the higher inflation figures this month has been the rising <keyword id="19960157" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="food-prices" source="keywords">food prices</keyword> across India. In fact, food price inflation almost doubled year-on-year in June, rising to 8.36 per cent last month compared to 4.63 per cent in June 2023. Inflation in the food basket was 9.36 per cent in June, up from 8.69 per cent in May, according to the data of the National Statistical Office (NSO). Government data showed that <keyword id="513422" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="retail-inflation" source="Orion">retail inflation</keyword> for all food segments, including cereal, meat, eggs, milk, oils, fruits, vegetables, pulses, sugar, spices, prepared snacks, and sweets, increased month-on-month. This was the main cause for retail inflation hardening in June, diverging from the previous months' moderation. While the inflation rate based on the all-India CPI for June 2024 stood at 5.08%, rural and urban inflation rates also spiked to 5.66 per cent and 4.39 per cent, respectively. “Barring the food basket, inflation is indicating signs of bottoming out broadly across the non-food categories, also seen in the inflation in the core categories averaging at 3.5% in the last six months. A stable monsoon will play an important role in stabilising food prices and inflation levels over the next few months,” said Vivek Rathi, National Director Research, Knight Frank India. In May, annual retail inflation was at a 12-month low of 4.75%, slightly down from April's 4.83%. In December last year, retail inflation stood at 5.7 % and had been moderating until June. On the other hand, the US CPI rose only 3% on an annual basis in June versus expectations of 3.2%. Month-over-month, the US CPI declined 0.1%, on expectations for a 0.1% rise. <h2>There goes the chance of an early rate cut?</h2> While European central banks started to cut interest rates last month, hopes of such policy moves seem to have been derailed by these inflation figures. Indian central bank, RBI, has remained cautiously focused on inflation as the growth prospects remained robust. It has been waiting for the final phase of disinflation to materialise before considering rate cuts. The situation, however, does seem rather peculiar — as long as inflation does not align with the central bank's 4% target, the interest rates may remain rather high. However, the current economic environment is not gloomy at all, characterized by a robust GDP growth rate, estimated at 8.2% for 2023-24. Hence, the RBI adopts a wait-and-see approach. And the wait is likely to continue a little while longer. This year, food prices have become a significant issue for policymakers in India, and the RBI governor pinned his hopes on a good monsoon season to alleviate the food price inflation concerns. So far, the monsoon has stood up to our expectations, yet the food prices have remained stubbornly high, mainly due to extended heat wave conditions in June. "The CPI inflation came marginally higher than our expectations. While the <keyword id="67286" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="food-inflation" source="Orion">food inflation</keyword> risks will continue to dominate in the near term, we expect better sowing patterns and spatial distribution of rains to eventually ease the price pressures beyond these volatile months. Having said that, the central bank will be in no hurry to ease <keyword id="20104157" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monetary-policy" source="keywords">monetary policy</keyword> given the headroom from robust growth in the backdrop of near-term inflation risks," said Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank. India's retail inflation remains within the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) comfort range of 2-6% but exceeds the ideal 4% scenario. While inflation is a global concern, India has so far managed its inflation trajectory relatively well. Since May 2022, the RBI has raised the repo rate by 250 basis points cumulatively to combat inflation. However, over the last eight policy cycles, the central bank has kept the rates consistent at 6.5%. The next monetary policy meeting of the RBI is scheduled for early August. And with the higher-than-expected inflation data, the central bank is likely to keep the rate unchanged next month as well for the ninth consecutive month. However, hopes are still alive for a rate cut towards the end of the year. "We are not ruling out a stance change in October 2024 and a 25 bps rate cut each in December 2024 and February 2025, followed by an extended pause, if the food inflation outlook turns decidedly favourable on the back of a normal magnitude and favourable distribution of rainfall in the rest of the monsoon season, and there are no other shocks, either global or domestic," said Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA. (With inputs from ANI and PTI) <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="110784179" title="Monetary Policy Committee keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, confirms RBI governor Shaktikanta Das" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"><payload><![CDATA[seealso]]></payload></div> <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="110788776" title="RBI retains inflation projection for FY25 at 4.5%" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"><payload><![CDATA[seealso]]></payload></div>

Inflation spikes in June 2024 due to high food prices; Likely to affect RBI’s decision on interest rate

<keyword id="19896016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-delhi" source="keywords">New Delhi</keyword>, The wholesale price index (WPI)-based <keyword id="22195" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="inflation" source="Orion">inflation</keyword> eased in January to 0.27 per cent, mainly due to moderation in prices of food items. <keyword id="244776" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wpi-inflation" source="Orion">WPI inflation</keyword> was at 0.73 per cent in December 2023. The WPI inflation was in the negative zone from April to October and had turned positive in November at 0.39 per cent. "The annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number is 0.27 per cent (provisional) for the month of January, 2024 (over January, 2023)," the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Food inflation eased to 6.85 per cent in January, compared to 9.38 per cent in December 2023, data showed. Inflation in vegetables was 19.71 per cent in January, down from 26.3 per cent in the preceding month. The WPI inflation in pulses was at 16.06 per cent in January, while in fruits it was 1.01 per cent. The wholesale inflation in January 2023 was 4.8 per cent.

Wholesale inflation eases to 0.27% in January as food prices moderate

<ul><li>The <keyword id="20488696" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazfit-Active-smartwatch" source="Orion">Amazfit Active smartwatch</keyword> has been launched in India.</li><li>The <keyword id="20488531" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amazfit-active" source="keywords">Amazfit Active</keyword> is priced at ₹12,999 and comes in three colour options.</li><li>Here’s our review of the <keyword id="20488530" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amazfit" source="keywords">Amazfit</keyword> Active smartwatch that will help you decide whether you should buy the smartwatch or not.</li></ul> Amazfit recently launched the Amazfit Active, a mid-range smartwatch in India. The company’s latest smartwatch has been placed below the company’s GTS 4 and GTR 4 smartwatches. It is a compact smartwatch that comes with a rectangular design. The watch boasts a host of features, including satellite connection for navigation, a voice assistant and Bluetooth calling support. Like a lot of devices launched recently, it also gets a touch of AI. We have been testing the Amazfit GTR 4 smartwatch for a few weeks now, and here is our detailed review of the smartwatch that will help you decide whether you should buy the smartwatch. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Amazfit Active price and availability" comment="subhead" text="Amazfit Active price and availability"><keyword id="20759784" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazfit-Active-price" source="Orion">Amazfit Active price</keyword> and availability</cmsannotation> The Amazfit Active is priced at ₹12,999 in India. The smartwatch is available in Lavender Purple, Midnight Black and Petal Pink colour options. It is available from Amazon India and authorised retail stores across the country. In the box <ul><li>Amazfit Active</li><li>Charging cable</li><li>Documentation</li></ul> Amazfit Active pros and cons Pros <ul><li>Battery life </li><li>Bluetooth calling support </li></ul>Cons <ul><li>Might be a bit small for people with large hands </li><li>Band design </li></ul> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Amazfit Active design and display" comment="subhead" text="Amazfit Active design and display">Amazfit Active design and display</cmsannotation> One of the things that Amazfit has tried to do with the Active is to bring down its weight. The watch comes with an aluminium frame and a silicone strap, which help limit the weight to 24 grams. The smartwatch is available in three colour options – Lavender Purple, Midnight Black and Petal Pink. We tested the Midnight Black colour variant. <div type="image" title="Casing" msid="108067498" hostid="261" sizebytes="41234" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Amazfit Active casing&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> In terms of design, there’s nothing new and this design is something that we have already seen several times. It is to be noted that it’s not all aluminium – the smartwatch features a plastic casing. <div type="image" title="b" msid="108067535" hostid="261" sizebytes="44478" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The smartwatch features a button on the right side&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The smartwatch comes with a single button on the right side to launch the menu and perform actions. Alongside the button, it features a microphone that is useful for using the voice assistant and while calling. <div type="image" title="LEft" msid="108067595" hostid="261" sizebytes="49512" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The smartwatch features a speaker on the left side&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> On the left, it features a speaker, which again comes in handy while speaking to someone. <div type="image" title="Comfort" msid="108067610" hostid="261" sizebytes="150134" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Amazfit Active is comfortable to wear&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Coming to the straps, the smartwatch comes with a skin-friendly strap. If you are bored with simple straps, you can also replace the strap on the watch and attach third-party straps. The existing straps are airy and comfortable to wear, so you don’t have to worry about that. Speaking about the strap, we felt that the locking mechanism was a bit tricky and will need some getting used to. <div type="image" title="Strap" msid="108067664" hostid="261" sizebytes="168100" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The strap locking mechanism&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> At the back, the watch features a plastic case that houses all the sensors and the magnetic pins for the charger. Coming to the display, the Amazfit Active features a 1.75-inch AMOLED display with a 390 x 450 pixels resolution. The display supports always-on capability and comes with a 2.5D scratch-resistant glass and anti-fingerprint coating, preventing finger smudges on display. <div type="image" title="Display" msid="108067734" hostid="261" sizebytes="167670" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Amazfit Active display&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> During our usage, we found the display to be responsive and offer vibrant visuals. It offers good visibility even in sunlight so you don’t have to worry about visibility. The watch felt slightly small on my hand. While it might not be an issue for people with small or medium hands, if you have a large hand, try the watch at an offline store before making the purchase. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Amazfit Active features" comment="subhead" text="Amazfit Active features">Amazfit Active features</cmsannotation> The Amazfit Active is a feature-packed smartwatch with a heart rate sensor and the company’s BioTracker 3.0 PPG biometric sensor that allows you to measure your blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels and stress levels, using heart rate variability. <div type="image" title="Rear" msid="108067283" hostid="261" sizebytes="53530" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sensors at the back&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The watch can track activity, sleep levels, and cycles, has breathing exercises, tracks the female menstrual cycle, allows you to record voice memos, create to-do lists, and much more. It also comes with the company’s AI-powered Zepp coach that uses AI to answer your queries related to your fitness and workouts. The watch offers dozens of watch faces, offering you several options based on your preferences. It offers over 120 sports modes, allowing you to track your workouts and activities easily. While it is good to have so many options, apart from a couple of sports modes, you are unlikely to use the other options. The smartwatch comes with Bluetooth calling support, allowing you to answer and make calls using the smartwatch. You can also store music within the watch to play in while working out. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Amazfit Active performance and battery life" comment="subhead" text="Amazfit Active performance and battery life">Amazfit Active performance and battery life</cmsannotation> While the Amazfit Active offers a lot of features on paper, do these features translate well to real-world usage? We tested the watch and found that while some of the things work well, it has its share of misses as well. Starting with the health and activity tracking, we compared the numbers on the Amazfit Active with other smartwatches and a certified pulse oximeter to find out if there were any deviations. While the watch was close to the actual number, it was off by 1-2 points. The watch performed well in health tracking, showing accurate information. Even the sleep tracking feature works well, and we found that the sleep duration shown on the watch was accurate. The one-tap measuring feature works well and reveals your heart rate, stress levels and blood oxygen saturation in 45 seconds, giving you a quick overview of your health. This allows you to track some vital stats throughout the day by spending less than a minute each time. There was a slight deviation in activity tracking, such as the steps and distance covered. This is around 5%, which is not bad for a watch in this segment. Battery life is one of the most impressive things about the Amazfit Active. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 14 days on a single charge. During our usage, with regular activity tracking and always-on display enabled during the day, we were able to get around 12 days of battery life, which is quite good. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Software and application" comment="subhead" text="Software and application">Software and application</cmsannotation> The Amazfit Active runs on Zepp OS 2.0, and it is one of the few operating systems out there apart from Wear OS that feels good to use and does not feel clunky or laggy. Zepp is the companion app you will need to install to sync your data and manage the watch. It is available for both Android and iOS devices. The app has a clean interface and allows you to easily access your workout data and health information and manage the watch settings. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Verdict" comment="subhead" text="Verdict">Verdict</cmsannotation> The Amazfit Active is a good smartwatch if you are looking for a smartwatch that features a sleek design, a long battery life and are okay with the slight deviations in numbers. The watch’s lightweight design makes it a good option for both casual and formal use, which is one department where some of the company’s smartwatches such as the T-Rex series fail. The watch competes with the Fitbit Versa 2 which is priced similarly. 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New Delhi, <keyword id="19955404" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="finance" source="keywords">Finance</keyword> Minister Nirmala <keyword id="19916494" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sitharaman" source="keywords">Sitharaman</keyword> on Tuesday said the inflation has come down within the tolerance band as a result of the steps taken by the government to check price rise, especially in perishable commodities. Replying to a question in the <keyword id="19895369" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rajya-sabha" source="keywords">Rajya Sabha</keyword>, Sitharaman said Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is working with the government on de-humidification of onions through Gamma Rays to give it a longer shelf life. "The government is seized of the difficulties, which arise due to shortage of perishable goods, which are not grown in <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword>. The committee sits and reviews periodically, and the efforts have shown on the ground that inflation is now within the tolerable band," she said. India's retail inflation has declined from an average of 6.8 per cent in April-December 2022 to 5.5 per cent in the corresponding period of 2023. The retail inflation is now stable and within the notified tolerance band of 2 per cent to 6 per cent. The minister said that in order to check the volatility in prices of onion, the government has progressively increased its buffer size from 1 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in 2020-21 to 7 LMT in 2023-24. As of February 3, 2024, a total of 6.32 LMT of onion was procured, and 3.96 LMT of Grade-A onion was released through retail sales, e-Nam auction and bulk sales. "Currently, steps are being taken so that the preservation of very highly perishable commodities, like onion, can be improved," she said, adding lots of steps have been taken by the government, particularly for meeting the shortage in supply of perishable goods. Sitharaman said India has imported 8.79 lakh metric tonnes of <keyword id="20059821" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tur-dal" source="keywords">Tur Dal</keyword> and 15.14 lakh metric tonnes of Masoor Dal in calendar year 2023. Similarly, the country imported other dals and released them in the market. India has also brought the branded 'Bharat Dal' through which Chana Dal is made available at Rs 60/kg for one kg pack and Rs 55/kg for 30 kg packs. 2.97 lakh metric tonnes of Chana have been sold already as of January 30, 2024. 'Bharat Dal', which is coming at a concessional price, is available in all retail markets. "Since we don't grow enough pulses in the country and due to a shortfall in supply, prices of pulses normally keep fluctuating, for which, by analysing the crop estimates, we start tying up for imports," Sitharaman added. Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in December 2023, stood at 5.69 per cent.

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<ul><li><keyword id="67286" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="food-inflation" source="Orion">Food inflation</keyword> lowered to 9.94% in August as compared to 11.51% in July.</li><li>Softer <keyword id="6408856" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vegetable-prices" source="Orion">vegetable prices</keyword>, slide in prices of meat and egg products and fish aided the food inflation print.</li><li>Prices of cereals, milk, fruits and spices rose significantly in August as compared to July.</li><li>India’s factory output or IIP increased by 5.7% in July, according to the official data. </li></ul><keyword id="513422" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="retail-inflation" source="Orion">Retail inflation</keyword> declined to 6.83% in August compared to 7.44% July, mostly due to easing vegetable prices. This year’s August print also came in lower than 7% seen in the same month last year. Core inflation stood at 4.9% for the month, eased marginally from the month before, and it’s the third consecutive month of a dip in inflation of this metric. Food inflation lowered to 9.94% in August as compared to 11.51% in July. Apart from softer vegetable prices, slide in prices of meat and egg products and fish also aided lower food inflation print. 'A modicum of relief' Economists call this easing a ‘modicum of relief’. “The consumer price inflation (CPI) inflation eased below the 7% mark in August 2023 to a lower-than-expected 6.8%, largely led by vegetables, amidst some moderation in the prints for clothing and footwear, housing and miscellaneous items as well,” said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at rating agency ICRA. The prices of cereals, milk and fruits as well as clothing and footwear and spices rose significantly in August as compared to July. Cereals and pulses inflation are seeing an uptick and this trend could be more sticky, says Suvodeep Rakshit, senior economist at Kotak Institutional Equities. The numbers are in line with the expectations of most economists, they also flagged off concerns of other factors that might keep inflation higher in the coming months. “The recent measure to lower LPG prices will have a 0.2-0.25% impact on inflation in September. While inflation for September will move towards the 6% mark and probably go lower, this will not be very comforting yet for monetary policy,” said Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda. Even if the CPI inflation print is in the range of 5.3-5.5% in September 2023, it will average to a 6.6% for the second quarter of FY24 – that’s well above RBI’s forecast in August. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected the CPI inflation at 5.4% for 2023-24. “We expect the MPC to remain on hold in October 2023, while continuing to demonstrate caution amid a cloudy outlook for food inflation and elevated crude oil prices,” said Nayar. IIP hits a 5-month high India's industrial production (IIP) increased by 5.7% in July to hit a five month high, as per data released on Tuesday. Factory output measured in terms of IIP grew by 2.2% in July 2022. The data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed that the manufacturing sector's output increased by 4.6% in July 2023. Mining output rose 10.7% during the month under review. Power output grew 8%. The IIP grew by 4.8% in April-July 2023 compared to 10% in the same period of 2022. The industrial growth number is however comforting for RBI in terms of giving reassurance on the growth front even as nine of the manufacturing industries have witnessed negative growth,” said Sabnavis. He opines that the months of September, October and November will hold clues to the sustenance of growth in industry and will be dependent on consumer goods reviving. (With PTI and IANS inputs)

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