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.
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.
