Women borrowers raise 76L crore in 2025, 5x increase in 8 years

Women are increasingly driving credit demand in India, now holding Rs 76 lakh crore, a near five-fold surge since 2017. Their formal credit uptake grew 9% annually, with outstanding credit rising 4.8 times. This signifies a major shift, with women actively participating in the financial system and expanding into new credit segments.

Women borrowers raise 76L crore in 2025, 5x increase in 8 years
Women are increasingly driving credit demand in India, now holding Rs 76 lakh crore, a near five-fold surge since 2017. Their formal credit uptake grew 9% annually, with outstanding credit rising 4.8 times. This signifies a major shift, with women actively participating in the financial system and expanding into new credit segments.