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Are NBFCs supporting rural women in diversifying their businesses?


Published on 2025-03-20 11:21:00 - Firstpost
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  • After years of financial exclusion, NBFCs are playing a crucial role in bridging the gap. By providing access to capital and digital tools, they are enabling rural women to grow their businesses and secure their futures. With this support, women are not just sustaining their businesses but driving real change in rural India.

The article from Firstpost discusses the role of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in supporting rural women entrepreneurs in India. It highlights how NBFCs are stepping in to fill the credit gap left by traditional banks, which often view rural lending as high-risk due to lack of collateral and formal credit history. NBFCs provide microfinance and small loans tailored to the needs of rural women, enabling them to diversify their business activities beyond traditional sectors like agriculture into areas such as retail, handicrafts, and small-scale manufacturing. The article points out that these financial services not only help in income generation but also empower women by giving them financial independence and decision-making power. It also mentions the challenges NBFCs face, including high operational costs and the need for innovative financial products to cater to the unique needs of rural women. The piece concludes by emphasizing the potential of NBFCs to drive economic growth in rural areas through financial inclusion and empowerment of women.

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