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Saturday, September 27, 2025
TopicFinancial inclusion

Topic: financial inclusion

‘Mujhe EMI bharna hai’—how voice tech is bringing millions of Indians into banking system

Using icons and speech, AI-enabled voice apps like Hello Ujjivan and Bhashini are building a new bridge to banking for India’s 18 crore low-literate citizens.

Jan Dhan Yojana at 10: Big boost to financial inclusion but greater awareness needed, say experts

Experts also highlight need for more data to assess impact on ground. Govt data shows there are currently 53 cr Jan Dhan account holders, of whom 30 cr are women.

35% bank accounts are inactive. Financial inclusion isn’t going to happen without women

The top 15 cities of India account for more than 60% of the total AUM. We still have a long way to go before the spread of financial products becomes pan-India.

Why financial service providers, policy makers must evolve to better serve low-income households

Low-income households work with irregular income inflows, resulting in shrinking financial planning horizon and necessitating frequent decisions in response to frequent changes.

Nandan Nilekani: India’s financial inclusion is on fast track because of these 3 big ideas

Innovative platforms like Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Uber wouldn't have been so successful without the class of silent public technology investment.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.