Women’s Day: Indian women beat men in SIP investments, shows study
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Day: Indian women beat men in SIP investments, shows study

Live Mint  

This trend of women actively managing and shaping their financial destinies is a significant step towards empowerment and independence, especially relevant to celebrate on International Women's Day. According to a recent FinEdge report, at least 40% of women in the country are emerging as new investors, showcasing their growing role and influence in the financial world. Beyond contributing higher average monthly investments, women also allocate more funds toward their goals. “By allocating a higher percentage of their monthly income towards their financial goals, women are taking proactive steps towards securing their financial future and achieving long-term success,” added Gahlaut.

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Yearender 2024: Govt schemes empowering women - a step towards financial independence
3 days, 13 hours ago

Yearender 2024: Govt schemes empowering women - a step towards financial independence

India TV News  

As 2024 comes to an end, the year has witnessed several remarkable initiatives by the central and state governments aimed at improving the economic status of women. Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana In Delhi, the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana was introduced to provide financial support to women in the capital. While the benefits of this scheme will be available after the …

Financial independence of women matters
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Financial independence of women matters

New Indian Express  

If you are a working woman, you must engage a professional to help you with financial planning. A lot of women happily let others in the family manage their money. We know of those days when the government announced the demonetisation of R500 and R1000 notes, and many middle-class women were found stuck with an undisclosed stash in the cupboard. …

Equities assets of Indian households are still at just 5.8 pc much lower than Property, Gold and FDs: Jefferies
1 month ago

Equities assets of Indian households are still at just 5.8 pc much lower than Property, Gold and FDs: Jefferies

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 20 : Indian household asset ownership has diversified over the years but the share of equities is still very low. The equities account for only 5.8 per cent of the total assets owned by average Indian households, according to a report by Jefferies. The report data highlights that Indian households still prefer to invest in traditional investment …

How women entrepreneurs are driving business expansion in India
1 month, 1 week ago

How women entrepreneurs are driving business expansion in India

India Today  

India is witnessing a dynamic shift as women entrepreneurs emerge as pivotal contributors to the nation’s business ecosystem. Recently, Goldman Sachs also announced that 200 women entrepreneurs from its 10,000 Women Finance for Growth initiative, which seeks to support women entrepreneurs with access to capital, are poised to raise an estimated 850 crore rupees from investors, helping to expand businesses …

SIP Emerges as a Safe Investment Amidst Market Fluctuations | Paisa Live
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1 month, 1 week ago

SIP Emerges as a Safe Investment Amidst Market Fluctuations | Paisa Live

ABP News  

Amid fluctuations in the stock market, investments in Systematic Investment Plans are witnessing a rapid surge. For the first time in October, the monthly mutual fund SIP investments crossed the ₹25,000 crore mark. According to reports, the total amount of SIPs in October reached ₹25,323 crore, marking a significant milestone in the Indian mutual fund industry. SIPs allow investors to …

Mint Quick Edit | Record SIP inflows in October: Source of stability
1 month, 1 week ago

Mint Quick Edit | Record SIP inflows in October: Source of stability

Live Mint  

Despite the share market selloff, retail investors seem to be in no panic. The total amount of money flowing into equity markets through SIPs hit a record ₹25,322.74 crore in October, up from ₹24,509 crore in September. The count of SIP accounts also climbed to a new peak of 101.2 million from 98.7 million, according to Amfi data released on …

It's not complicated: Radhika Gupta urges women to manage their own money
1 month, 2 weeks ago

It's not complicated: Radhika Gupta urges women to manage their own money

India Today  

Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has a clear message for women: take charge of your finances and don’t rely on others to manage your money. Speaking at Business Today’s Most Powerful Women 2024 event, Gupta said that while women have been the "chief financial officers" of their households for generations, it’s time to extend that …

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty
4 months ago

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty

Hindustan Times  

India’s recent strides in poverty alleviation demonstrate the remarkable impact of inclusion and outcome-oriented policy and execution. According to the World Bank, if India increases its women labour force participation from the current 25% to 50%, it could bring India closer to an 8% Gross Domestic Product growth rate. To further support economic empowerment, the government’s lakhpati didis and Women …

72% of women making final decisions on their investments, survey reveals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

72% of women making final decisions on their investments, survey reveals

Live Mint  

A recent survey conducted by Axis Mutual Fund nationwide showed an increasing number of women assuming control of their financial futures. Our research into the investment patterns of Axis MF investors reveals that women constitute 30% of the Axis Mutual Fund customer base and hold 35% of the total AUM. The report underscores two primary trends: Increased average investments : …

How to become rich: Your ₹5000 monthly SIP can help you grow ₹5.22 crore. Mutual fund calculator explains
8 months, 1 week ago

How to become rich: Your ₹5000 monthly SIP can help you grow ₹5.22 crore. Mutual fund calculator explains

Live Mint  

How to become rich: To become a crorepati and attain wealth through Mutual Fund Systematic Investment Plans, one should start by setting clear financial goals and choosing SIPs aligned with your risk tolerance and investment horizon. How to become rich through Mutual Fund SIP investments Regarding the strategy to amass wealth and become rich through SIP investments, Pankaj Mathpal, MD …

Financial inclusion can reduce gender gaps in India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Financial inclusion can reduce gender gaps in India

Hindustan Times  

Surpassing the United Kingdom and France, India has become the world’s fifth largest economy. PREMIUM Gender Equality {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Financial inclusion plays a crucial role in advancing the economic empowerment of women, which is a key objective outlined in the fifth Sustainable Development Goal concerning gender equality. Despite the country’s initiatives aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, significant disparities …

Women’s Day: 6 financial aspects that impact women investors
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Day: 6 financial aspects that impact women investors

Live Mint  

For this women’s day, we wanted to highlight the different aspects of a woman’s financial life. However, making mid-term actionable strategies helps women investors implement the investment strategy and stay invested for the long run,” said Tejal. These women are now contributing to households, family businesses, as well as the corporate landscape, and are getting more involved in the family’s …

International Women’s Day: No rise in count of women fund managers since last year, says Morningstar report
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women’s Day: No rise in count of women fund managers since last year, says Morningstar report

Live Mint  

The latest Morningstar report findings reveal that out of 473 fund managers, 42 are women, showing no increase compared to the previous year. The report also pointed out that over the past three years, the Indian mutual fund industry has seen an addition of 97 fund managers, with only 12 being women. Read here: These income tax initiatives may empower …

Crypto gains popularity among female investors
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Crypto gains popularity among female investors

New Indian Express  

Forex Suggest study says nearly one in every 10 women in India has ventured into the crypto world. In order to understand how the exchange’s initiatives are impacting the female investors on its platform, it looked at some insights based on their engagement with virtual digital assets in the past 12 months, and found that women bought 19% of all …

Women as financial ambassadors: Key to expanding inclusion
11 months ago

Women as financial ambassadors: Key to expanding inclusion

Hindustan Times  

By harnessing the potential of women as banking agents, we bridge financial inclusion gaps while fostering women's economic empowerment and reshaping societal norms. Another advantage lies in women agents' adeptness at building connections with customers, translating into higher transactions, especially considering research in India revealing women customers' preference for female agents during doorstep banking services. The Jan Dhan Plus work …

How women's participation in business influences the economy | Explained
1 year ago

How women's participation in business influences the economy | Explained

India Today  

Women around the world play a pivotal role in maintaining the stability and prosperity of their families. However, when it comes to entrepreneurship, business endeavours have, for years, been associated with men, thereby limiting women's opportunities to showcase their abilities. Nishtha Yogesh, Founder and CEO, Hunar online course, has shared how, despite facing numerous challenges, such as poor access to …

₹250 monthly SIPs? What SEBI chairperson said about mutual funds
1 year ago

₹250 monthly SIPs? What SEBI chairperson said about mutual funds

Hindustan Times  

Seeing the rising investments in systematic investment plans, Securities and Exchange Board of India chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch talked about how the regulator is working with mutual funds to bring down the minimum costs of SIPs. SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch talked about making ₹ 250 SIPs viable soon; SIPs in mutual funds are showing tremendous growth in the last …

Brave new world of women entrepreneurs
1 year, 2 months ago

Brave new world of women entrepreneurs

Hindustan Times  

One of the pillars of India’s G20 women-led development agenda is the promotion of women’s entrepreneurship. The sixth economic census says that women entrepreneurs account for 13.76% of the total entrepreneurs of 58.5 million in India. Women in tier 2 and tier 3 cities also need online/hybrid support that takes into account the time and mobility constraints of women entrepreneurs. …

Money Matters: Study Uncovers Financial Habits Of Delhi's Working Women
1 year, 7 months ago

Money Matters: Study Uncovers Financial Habits Of Delhi's Working Women

News 18  

Nearly half of the working women in Delhi find it difficult to keep a regular track of their expenses, while more than 1/3rd of working women are either not aware or have never been able to check their credit score. The survey was conducted online in February 2023 and covered 10,000+ working women in the 21-65 age group residing in …

International Women's Day | SHE makes remarkable contributions in North East India amid challenges and opportunities
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day | SHE makes remarkable contributions in North East India amid challenges and opportunities

Firstpost  

While women make up 48 per cent of India’s population, their contribution to the country’s GDP is a mere 17 per cent. Therefore, it is crucial to promote the concept of women’s equal rights and empowerment in politics, economics, and socio-cultural development North East India is a region that is home to many remarkable women who have made significant contributions …

Women start-ups, entrepreneurs on the rise in Kerala: Kerala Startup Mission report
1 year, 9 months ago

Women start-ups, entrepreneurs on the rise in Kerala: Kerala Startup Mission report

The Hindu  

There has been a significant increase in the number of women start-ups and entrepreneurs in Kerala spurred by various schemes and projects implemented by Kerala Startup Mission. According to a report released by KSUM on the eve of International Women’s Day, the number of women start-ups under KSUM has gone up to 233 in the first three months of 2023 …

Women's Day: Tax Saving Funds To Retirement; How Are Indian Women Investing?
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's Day: Tax Saving Funds To Retirement; How Are Indian Women Investing?

News 18  

Just over one in every four investors is a woman, finds an analysis by investment platform Kuvera. Data analysis of 16 lakh Kuvera investors found that the number of women investors has improved over last year, indicating better financial literacy among women. Women investors from the National Capital Region, Bengaluru and Mumbai made up 30% of all women investors in …

International Women's Day 2023: Women Entrepreneurs Paving the Way for a New India
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Women Entrepreneurs Paving the Way for a New India

News 18  

In recent years, the Indian business landscape has seen a significant shift, with more and more women stepping up as entrepreneurs and making a mark in the industry. Women entrepreneurs are not only bring creativity, innovation, and empathy to the table, but they are also creating a positive social impact through their businesses. In fact, 20.37% of businesses in India …

SIP Investments: 6 common mistakes you must avoid to achieve desired financial goals
1 year, 11 months ago

SIP Investments: 6 common mistakes you must avoid to achieve desired financial goals

Live Mint  

How many times have you been told about the power of compounding that translates even the smallest systematic investment plans into an enviable corpus that can last a lifetime? One may attribute this behaviour to ignorance regarding how SIP investments work and the lack of understanding of how small investments, if unbridled over a prolonged period, can help people achieve …

FDs, SIPs, crypto, or gold? What’s best investment option for women
2 years, 3 months ago

FDs, SIPs, crypto, or gold? What’s best investment option for women

Live Mint  

The right choice of investment can lead up to value returns on your hard-earned money. ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank's highest rate is on 3 years 1 day to 5 years tenure at 6.10% for general citizens and 6.60% to senior citizens. Axis Bank's rate is highest at 5.75% to the general category on 1 year 11 days < 1 …

Indian women outdo men in taking the entrepreneurial plunge during pandemic
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women outdo men in taking the entrepreneurial plunge during pandemic

The Hindu  

Here is a rosy picture. We saw this especially in the years of the pandemic, when women sheltered from a shrinking job market by starting their own businesses that also created opportunities for other women,” says Ruchee Anand, senior director, India Talent & Learning Solutions, LinkedIn, while interpreting the numbers. Managerial level Apart from being under represented in leadership roles, …

Women’s Day 2022: How Women-Led Start-ups Are Ushering In A Change
2 years, 9 months ago

Women’s Day 2022: How Women-Led Start-ups Are Ushering In A Change

ABP News  

New Delhi: India’s start-up ecosystem has witnessed several changes — from making the field inclusive to encouraging women to lead the change. This sector also promoted inclusivity with 10-15 percent of tech startups found to have at least one woman, founder/co-founder, according to the NASSCOM Tech Start-up Report 2021. International Women's Day 2022: From History, Theme To Significance Of The …

Changing women’s relationship with their finances
3 years, 10 months ago

Changing women’s relationship with their finances

Live Mint  

38-year-old Supriya Jain grew up in a close-knit community in Jaipur. To manage the finances, she enlisted the help of Basis, which positions itself as the country’s first digital community and content-driven financial service, focusing solely on women’s needs. “Women are raised in an environment where they are made to believe that investments and financial matters are complicated and a …

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