Price is not the same as value.The most expensive product isn’t always the best value for your money. This section highlights the least expensive model in a product category. If price is of no consequence, check out the most expensive model.
Whirlpool Genius Supreme
Price – Rs 8,050
Features – 180 litre capacity, semi-automatic, single door with door lock, direct cool air flow, PUF insulation, adjustable shelves, removable egg rack, large bottle shelf with spill guard, large chiller, front access defrost tray, powder coated exterior finish
For: Bachelors or a family that doesn’t believe in storing food for too long
Electrolux ERP-245
Price – Rs 12,990
Features – 235 litre, frost free, double door, multi-flow system, quick freezing, spillproof shelves, door open alarm, freezer temperature indicator, ambient temperature display, digital clock with alarm, anti-fungal door gasket, energy efficiency rating of 4.64
For: Those looking for smart practical features in a 2-door fridge that offers plenty of value for its higher price
LG – GR-G287STW
Price – Rs 2,25,000
Features – 795 litre capacity, frost free, ice beam door cooling, 15” LCD screen with remote control, FM radio and DVD connection, exterior LCD touch panel display, digital temperature control, water and ice (cubed and crushed) dispenser, express freezing, humidity control, child lock, eight digital sensors, titanium exterior finish
For: Those who must have the latest and the biggest, no matter their needs or the price
Fibres followed by oil seeds are fuelling wholesale price inflation. Milk at 9.71% is one of the essential food components that is fuelling inflation. Thankfully fruits, vegetables and food grains are at the other end of the spectrum and not adding significantly to the overall inflation.
Wholesale price inflation: 3.83%
Highest inflation rates
Fibres: 20.1%
Oil seeds: 16.0%
Non-food articles: 10.7%
Milk: 9.7%
Beverages & tobacco: 9.3%
Lowest inflation rates
Textiles: -3.7%
Leather & leather products: -0.7%
Wood & wood products: -0.6%
Other non-food articles: -0.4%
Electricity: -0.1%
Figures are percentage annual rise in wholesale price index for the week ending 23 February
Rates of relevance | ||
| 5 Debit cards | ||
| Company | Rollover interest (p.m.) | Balance transfer (%) |
| Axis Bank | 2.95% | 0.75 (0-6 months) 2.95 (.6 months) |
| HSBC | 3.10% | 0.99 (11.88 p.a.) |
| SBI | 3.10% | Plan 1:0 (for 90 days) plan 2:0.99 (for 180 days) |
| ICICI Bank | 3.15% | 0.75 (0-6 months) 1.49(>6 months) |
| ABN Amro bank | 3.50% | 1.49 |
Source: Bank websites | ||
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