financial inclusion

UDHAMPUR, March 6: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa convened a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme in the district.The DC emphasized expanding coverage to include more workers in the unorganized sector and directed all line...

Hamirpur (HP), March 6 BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday expressed concern over the low credit-deposit (CD) ratio in Hamirpur district and urged bankers to improve this ratio to help residents become more financially independent.Participating in the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and...

Jaipur, March 6 More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become "Lakhpati Didi" (Millionaire Sisters) due to the state government's initiatives towards women's empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said."To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women...

Mumbai, March 5 Increased participation of women in long-term financial investments could generate a cumulative GDP-equivalent impact of approximately ₹40 lakh crore (USD 430 billion) over a 10-year period, according to a joint report by LIME and EY.The report stated that this impact would...

March 05, New Delhi – The United Nations has praised India's banking inclusion program as a global model for empowering women and girls.Sandra Hendriks, Director of Policy at UN Women, stated that India's initiative of providing digital identification and easier access to bank accounts for...

New Delhi, March 5 A significant percentage of women in rural and semi-urban areas use UPI at least once a week, primarily for everyday payments such as groceries, utility bills, and mobile recharges, showcasing a growing shift towards digital payments, according to a report.According to the...

The United Nations has praised India's banking program, which has provided banking services to over 290 million women, as a global model for empowering women and girls. Sandra Hendriks, Director of Policy for UN Women, stated that the Indian government's example of enabling digital...

Mumbai, March 4 German development finance institution DEG and Citi announced on Thursday providing a USD 76-million co-financing package to Shriram Finance Ltd, aimed at accelerating economic inclusion, rural development, and climate-aligned mobility across India.Under this, DEG (Deutsche...

February 27th, Aizawl: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Aizawl Field Office, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, organized a special outreach program and publicity campaign today, focusing on the themes of "Nari Shakti" (Women Power) and "Developed...

Lucknow, February 26 Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday emphasized the need to ensure the last-mile delivery of government schemes and maintain quality and timeliness in public infrastructure projects.Patel was on a visit to the districts of Sonbhadra and Mirzapur.According...

Tel Aviv, February 26 – India and Israel announced on Thursday that they would deepen their digital and financial partnership by enabling the cross-border use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).This will connect UPI with Israel's domestic payment framework, making digital transactions...

February 23, Kohima: A Saksham Centre, under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), was inaugurated today at the Zukhumki Federation under the Chukitong Block in the Wokha district.The inauguration was conducted by the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission, Block Mission Management...

Vice-President of Guyana, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, met with Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan at the Vice President's residence in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Mr. Radhakrishnan stated that during their meeting, they discussed ways to further strengthen India-Guyana ties across various...

New Delhi, February 23 Bharti Airtel on Monday outlined major plans for its Non-Banking Financial Company, Airtel Money, and said the NBFC subsidiary will be capitalized with ₹20,000 crore over the next few years.Airtel will contribute 70 per cent through the promoter group, Bharti...

Hyderabad, February 22 – Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on Sunday that public trust in India Post remains strong, with over 38 crore savings accounts currently being operated through post offices across the country.Addressing a conference of over 9,000 Gramin Dak...

India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the postal sector, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral collaboration in postal services. The MoU was signed by the Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and the Minister of...

Mumbai - The Indian Banks Association (IBA) released the ninth edition (EASE 9.0) and the EASE coffee table book for the 2026-27 financial year on Friday, February 20, 2026. The event was attended by Mr. M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Financial Services Department, Ministry of Finance, as the chief...

Hyderabad, February 21 Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the Centre would strive to achieve the target of creating six crore 'Lakhpati Didis' under the rural livelihoods mission by 2029-30.He said the previous target set by PM Modi to create three crore...

Hyderabad, February 21 Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday that the Centre would strive to achieve the target of creating six crore 'Lakhpati Didis' under the rural livelihoods mission by 2029-30.He said the previous target set by PM Modi to create three...

New Delhi, February 19 Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence could trigger a backlash unless its benefits are widely diffused and demonstrably useful to society, and the resentment among white-collar workers could potentially...