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financial literacy
October 14, 2025
India’s youth are redefining economic inclusion
For young Indians, economic inclusion isn’t just about jobs. It’s about independence, the dignity to choose, and the freedom to shape their own future.
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Aishwarya Mishra
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4 min read
August 22, 2024
Trapped by biometrics: The rise of banking scams in Rajasthan
Aadhaar-enabled payment systems, combined with a lack of financial literacy, has given rise to financial frauds in Rajasthan.
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Kishan Gurjar
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2 min read
March 16, 2023
How banks can enable women’s financial inclusion
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?
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Kalpana Ajayan
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5 min read
October 13, 2022
Why go for gold? The survey question women wouldn’t answer
A nonprofit that was running a survey among women in rural Maharashtra found that they were reluctant to talk about the amount of gold they had saved. Here’s why.
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Dipali Kakasaheb Thodsare
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2 min read
April 14, 2022
A thumbprint isn’t enough: Why rural women artisans need to open Demat accounts
Rural artisans have gained a new-found sense of identity after becoming shareholders in an artisan-owned company. But their entry into the formal economy is also marked by compliance with tedious procedures.
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Sumita Ghose
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2 min read
November 24, 2021
The fear of fraud: Why rural Udaipur doesn’t trust bank correspondents
High dependence on banking agents, complicated redressal processes, and poor financial and digital literacy is leading to banking fraud in rural India.
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Sindhuja Penumarty
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2 min read
November 23, 2021
Why it’s so hard to raise issues with India’s financial services
The banking sector’s digital grievance redressal system needs to solve for gender barriers and limited access to technology.
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Rohan S Katepallewar
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Vani Viswanathan
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5 min read
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