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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%")
Outperformance galore: Most active equity funds beat benchmarks in FY25
Largecap funds have also benefitted from the outperformance of their mid and smallcap allocation in recent years, but long-term performance remains dismal
 "Outperformance galore: Most active equity funds beat benchmarks in FY25")
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu targets the missing medal in her trophy cabinet
Chanu opens up on why winning an Asian Games medal would mean the world to her, her love for Lata Mangeshkar songs, and the plans to open an academy for weightlifters in Manipur
 "Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu targets the missing medal in her trophy cabinet")
Family brew: Reticent Karan Paul offers rare glimpse into his private life
His marriage to Indrani Dasgupta in 2014 had caused quite a flutter in Kolkata circles, particularly because it took one of the city's most suitable boys off the market
 "Family brew: Reticent Karan Paul offers rare glimpse into his private life")
'Aatmanirbhar means readiness for uncertainty', says Principal Secy to PM
BS Manthan: PK Mishra, principal secretary to the Prime Minister of India, believes the country must adopt an 'anti-fragile' approach in an uncertain world
 "'Aatmanirbhar means readiness for uncertainty', says Principal Secy to PM")
The eventful battle for Religare Enterprises tests Sebi's takeover code
Some legal experts believe the case may indicate the need for a review of Sebi's takeover norms
 "The eventful battle for Religare Enterprises tests Sebi's takeover code")
Neighbourhood watch: What does hosting Champions Trophy mean for Pakistan?
Battling economic and political crises, Pakistan hopes the Champions Trophy will be the balm the country desperately needs
 "Neighbourhood watch: What does hosting Champions Trophy mean for Pakistan?")
De Beers repositions in India as lab-grown diamonds gain popularity
A key area where De Beers wants to make an impact is ensuring the authenticity of diamonds - a major concern among customers and sometimes even jewellers
 "De Beers repositions in India as lab-grown diamonds gain popularity")
We're very interested in Indian contemporary art: Met Director Max Hollein
Support for Indian art at the Met is diverse, it comes not only from India but also from the US and beyond, says Hollein
 "We're very interested in Indian contemporary art: Met Director Max Hollein")