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Why India’s women entrepreneurs face hurdles in accessing advanced business loans

Although India is making progress in bringing women entrepreneurs into the formal credit system, most women still lack access to advanced financing like working capital and secured loans.

Why small & midcaps are outperforming large caps, and why the rally will sustain | Share Market news

Even as the US-Iran war rattled global markets, Indian small and midcap stocks have staged a sharp comeback and are now outperforming large caps.

Crude at $125: Why Oil Is not hurting Indian oil firms as much as expected | West Asia war

Brent crude has surged to a four-year high of $125 per barrel. But there’s an unexpected twist. Falling spot premiums are cushioning the blow for India’s oil companies.

Apple vs CCI explained: Why Apple is fighting India’s antitrust probe | App Store

India’s iPhone export boom hits a record high — but at the same time, Apple Inc. is facing a major antitrust battle with Competition Commission of India (CCI).

NEMBharat explained: How it differs from Ola, Uber, and Bharat Taxi | Cab booking

A new entrant, NEMBharat, has launched in Delhi-NCR with a zero-commission model for drivers and prepaid rides for users.

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by ₹993: Will consumers pay more? | West Asia war | Iran war

The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹993 with effect from May 1, marking a significant increase in cooking fuel costs for businesses.

India's e-commerce goes luxe: What’s driving India’s luxury shift online?

India’s fashion e-commerce platforms like Myntra, Nykaa, Tata Cliq, Ajio and Amazon are moving beyond heavy discounting to focus on premium products. They are building curated segments

India’s new online gaming rules kick in from May 1: What changes now

From May 1, India’s online gaming industry enters a new regulatory era under the Online Gaming Act, 2025. In this video, we break down what’s changing, how the new regulator will function

Centre proposes E85, E100 in petrol: What it means for consumers and automakers | Ethanol fuel

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to widen emission testing standards for flex-fuel vehicles that can run on 100 per cent ethanol (E100), in a bid to boost production of such vehicles.

Emerging markets at record high, but why is India still lagging? | Share market news | Investment

Emerging market stocks have hit a record high, but the recovery is far from broad-based. Nearly half the gains are driven by just three AI-linked chipmakers in Taiwan and South Korea.