financial inclusion

The credit gap faced by women entrepreneurs can be overcome through digital financial services, but only when lending is made gender-intentional.

Traditional lending methods prevent micro-enterprises from accessing credit to grow their operations. Here's how OCEN, an open credit framework, can help India's MSME sector address this challenge.

Mary Ellen Iskendarian and Kalpana Ajayan on India's progress towards financial inclusion for women, the gaps that need to be addressed, and the role of digital literacy.

Tailored financing solutions can catalyse India’s creative manufacturing and handmade sector. What will it take to make this happen?

Despite being as big as the credit industry, factors such as technological constraints and regulatory barriers from RBI continue to hold the microfinance sector back.

Managing risks, enabling capacity building, and improving access to markets can help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

Survivors of acid attack and self-inflicted burns require rehabilitation programmes that focus on social reintegration and support as they navigate the world of jobs.

Despite availing schemes such as the PMJDY, women from low-income households are hesitant to save formally with banks. What can help their outlook change?