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North Trails Rest of India in Women's Fin Inclusion

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March 08, 2025

Large states in the region are laggards

- SACHIN P MAMPATTA

Women have made some gains in financial participation, according to two reports released ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. They show increased exposure to investments in mutual funds and borrowings from banks, but future progress may be affected by regional imbalances.

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