As the world marks International Women's Day, industry leaders say the progress must be supported with stronger mentorship, inclusive workplaces and skill development to unlock the full potential of women in the innovation economy.
Women leaders across India's technology, digital services an
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6: On the occasion of Women's Day, L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), (formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Ltd.), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country, is proud to announce the launch of Spoorthi, a specialised program designed
IIFL Home Finance Limited secured a USD 300 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to expand access to affordable housing finance for lower-income borrowers, specifically targeting women in India. The financing package represents the company's first syndicated external commer
Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza has opened up about her initiative "Next Set," which supports and empowers young women athletes across India, particularly in tennis.
The Government of India and the Union Territory administration of Jammu & Kashmir have intensified efforts to empower women through targeted livelihood and entrepreneurship schemes, significantly expanding opportunities for economic independence and inclusive growth. Under initiatives
In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, the President underlined the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign and the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' contribution to empower women.
Speaking to ANI, Kanimozhi said, "We have already started giving Rs 1,000, and this scheme was launched to empower women. Another scheme they announced is giving two-wheelers to women. This had already been launched, and they even brought the Prime Minister to launch it in 2018, and we kn
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the Himachal Pradesh Government has taken bold strides in the past three years to bring about 'Vyavastha Parivartan', a systemic transformation aimed at ensuring women's empowerment, self-reliance and inclusive
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers mixed purpose with pleasure as they welcomed over 11,000 runners to the annual Powai Run on January 11, 2026. Headlining the event were 20 pink auto-rickshaws sponsored by Brookfield Properti
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 14: Financial literacy among Indian women remains alarmingly low - a challenge that has persisted for decades. Multiple, interconnected factors contribute to this gap, including cultural norms, limited educational opportunities, psychological barriers
As a part of the State government's move to empower women in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday presented cheques worth Rs. 10,000 each to 37,833 women beneficiaries under Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) for Raha Legislative Assembly Constituency at a functi
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the "Samriddhi - An Initiative for Making Lakhpati Didis" programme at Rabindra Bhavan today. The main objective of this initiative is to empower women and enhance their income through self-help groups and sustainable livelihood opportunities.