Women & Entrepreneurship in India: Beyond Just Access

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of women's entrepreneurship in India's growth and the importance of financial management for empowerment.

In this episode, the focus shifts to how women’s entrepreneurship is becoming central to India’s growth story.The discussion highlights how NBFCs are reaching underserved women in semi-urban and rural markets.It also unpacks the persistent credit gap and why access alone isn’t enough. As Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp Ltd. points out, the real shift happens when women start actively managing finances, not just receiving loans. He emphasises that financial awareness and disciplined habits are key to long-term empowerment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Shaji Varghese

Topics covered

• women entrepreneurship
• financial empowerment
• credit gap
• NBFCs
• rural markets

Keywords

• women entrepreneurship
• financial awareness
• credit gap
• NBFCs
• rural markets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Muthoot FinCorp Ltd.

Places: India

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