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A watchdog's watchlist: Meet Ravneet Kaur, the 1st woman ever to head CCI
Only the second woman to head a regulatory body in India, Kaur tells about her deep interest in economics, the challenges of AI, and why she might be seen as a tough taskmaster
 "A watchdog's watchlist: Meet Ravneet Kaur, the 1st woman ever to head CCI")
When the game plays you: Addiction to sports gambling on rise in India
Few seek help for this addiction. Worse still, many are unaware that it is an addiction requiring professional treatment
 "When the game plays you: Addiction to sports gambling on rise in India")
Centre nudges states to implement new labour codes, shifts reform goalpost
During 2019-20, Parliament consolidated 29 labour laws into four codes - Code on Wages; Code on Social Security; Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code; and Industrial Relations Code
 "Centre nudges states to implement new labour codes, shifts reform goalpost")
Free run to bumpy ride: Ola Electric faces challenges on road to future
Unlike services, Ola's foray into product manufacturing comes with a different set of expectations
 "Free run to bumpy ride: Ola Electric faces challenges on road to future")
The downside of putdown: How Indian laws view disparagement in advertising
Comparative advertising is allowed within certain legal and ethical boundaries. However, when those comparisons become misleading, malicious, or defamatory, the law steps in
 "The downside of putdown: How Indian laws view disparagement in advertising")
Climate change at COP30: India must lead, not wait for other nations
If most countries are unlikely to make strong commitments, it is relevant to ask whether India should also hold back. Climate change is too important for us to take this course
 "Climate change at COP30: India must lead, not wait for other nations")
Tough emission targets may raise carbon credit prices, impact net zero goal
"More stringent targets, combined with fair carbon pricing, are urgently needed to safeguard Indian industry's competitiveness while still fulfilling our climate commitments"
 "Tough emission targets may raise carbon credit prices, impact net zero goal")
Ecom cowboy: How Amazon's Kumar follows Bezos' fast and fearless philosophy
An Amazon veteran, Kumar swears by Jeff Bezos philosophy of moving fast, taking risks, and not fearing failure
 "Ecom cowboy: How Amazon's Kumar follows Bezos' fast and fearless philosophy")
Darjeeling tea woes deepen, pushing industry to an existential crisis
Darjeeling tea troubles date back to 2017, but problems are mounting now, leading to existential crisis
 "Darjeeling tea woes deepen, pushing industry to an existential crisis")
Bullish on bots: How Agentic AI is changing customer support services
Agentic AI goes beyond scripted responses to anticipate needs, personalise interactions, and solve problems with minimal human intervention
 "Bullish on bots: How Agentic AI is changing customer support services")
How India's $54-billion BPO sector is being rewired by AI and Agentic AI
Unlike traditional AI, agentic AI can assess a situation, make decisions, and take independent steps to resolve problems - capabilities that are now being baked into BPO processes
 "How India's $54-billion BPO sector is being rewired by AI and Agentic AI")
DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter
Value of DII holdings reaches Rs 71.76 trn, 2 per cent higher than their foreign counterparts
 "DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter")
Will 2026 Census-based delimitation shrink South India's voice in LS?
With delimitation tied to the 2026 Census, southern states risk losing seats despite leading in population control and contributing heavily to the economy
 "Will 2026 Census-based delimitation shrink South India's voice in LS?")
MX Player brings greater reach, retail ads after becoming Amazon product
At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach
 "MX Player brings greater reach, retail ads after becoming Amazon product")
What A S Dulat said about Kashmir, threats a day before Pahalgam attack
Dulat feels that Bangladesh needs to be watched, and recalls a Kashmiri leader telling him that in creating Bangladesh, India helped create another Muslim nation, and that one day, they would unite
 "What A S Dulat said about Kashmir, threats a day before Pahalgam attack")
Diversionary tactics: Fund misuse at Gensol raises red flags again
The Gensol saga is the latest in a list of corporate cases where promoters redirected funds at will and whim. It's yet another wakeup call
 "Diversionary tactics: Fund misuse at Gensol raises red flags again")
Can the oilfields amendment Bill allay concerns, attract global drillers?
India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, half of its natural gas, and over 60% of LPG
 "Can the oilfields amendment Bill allay concerns, attract global drillers?")
Equity investors must factor in uncertainty as a permanent feature
Amid the global noise, India may well emerge as a relatively safe harbour and possibly a beneficiary in the long term as global supply chains readjust
 "Equity investors must factor in uncertainty as a permanent feature")
Making further inroads: Mutual funds on expansion spree in smaller towns
The individual AUM of investors in B-30 surged 27 per cent in FY25, reaching ₹10.8 trn. In comparison, AUM in the top 30 cities (T-30) increased by 21 per cent to ₹30.5 trn during the same period
 "Making further inroads: Mutual funds on expansion spree in smaller towns")
MF inflows ride SIP wave amid market volatility, push AUM up by 23%
Seventy active equity schemes were launched last year with the bulk of the action happening in the sectoral and thematic spaces
 "MF inflows ride SIP wave amid market volatility, push AUM up by 23%")
