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Share of women in credit rising boosted by digital platforms

Women’s credit uptake has surged, now representing Rs 76 lakh crore or 26% of total system credit in 2025, a near five-fold increase since 2017. This signifies a major shift with women actively driving credit demand, moving from passive recipients to key financial participants. Their engagement with formal credit and asset ownership is rapidly expanding.
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