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Punjab National Bank launches 34 new products on its 131st Foundation Day
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The celebration at the PNB Headquarters in Dwarka, New Delhi, witnessed participation from distinguished dignitaries, bank executives, employees, and customers, reflecting the bank's steadfast dedication to innovation, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.
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"Biggest financial inclusion scheme in world": BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Calling the Mudra Yojana "the biggest financial inclusion" scheme, Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday said that the scheme has generated over 5 crore employment opportunities.
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Shriram One Empowers 9.53 Million Individuals through Financial Inclusion
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Shriram One, the flagship mobile application of Shriram Finance, a leading NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company) in India, has successfully empowered 9.53 million individuals as of Dec. 31, 2024, by providing them with convenient access to a wide range o
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Mudra disbursements are benefiting financially weaker states more: SBI Rep
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) disbursements are benefiting financially weaker regions more, improving financial inclusion in underdeveloped states, according to a report by SBI Research.
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RBI Governor flags concerns over use of technology for money laundering an
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra raised concerns on Wednesday over threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems, which are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated.
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Digitisation, reforms, financial inclusion among factors in India doubling
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Digitisation, reforms, financial inclusion are among several factors that have contributed to India's economic growth over the past decade, economists have said as IMF data, cited by BJP leader Amit Malviya, showed that the country doubled its GDP from USD 2.1 trillion in 2015 to USD 4.3 tri
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Instant Personal Loans: How Technology is Changing Finance
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 21: The emergence of instant personal loans has provided immense relief to those needing immediate funds for managing emergencies, travel plans, and even education. As the demand for instant personal loans continues to persist in India, the industry has started seein
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Gender equality key to global prosperity, India leading by example: UN Off
Updated : 12 months ago IST
UN Resident Coordinator in India, Shombi Sharp, has emphasised the crucial role of gender equality in achieving global prosperity, highlighting India's leadership in women-led development. He praised India's progress in women's representation, financial inclusion, and digital empowerment whi
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India and UN-Women convene Ministerial Roundtable on Women's Empowerment a
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The event spotlighted the critical importance of digital and financial inclusion to women's empowerment and leadership. By emphasizing investments in women's education, health, and economic autonomy, the event underscored how bridging gender gaps can drive development, overcome poverty, a
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Al Etihad Payments, Mastercard collaborate to launch 'Jaywan - Mastercard'
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, has partnered with Mastercard to launch "Jaywan - Mastercard" co-badged debit and prepaid cards. The new cards will enhance digital payments in the UAE by offering secure and seamless transactions, including e-commerce
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Sa-Dhan and HSBC Expand Digital Financial Literacy in 7 States
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: Sa-Dhan, an RBI-promoted Self-Regulating Organisation (SRO) of Microfinance and Impact Finance Institutions, revealed that its joint Digital Financial Inclusion Programme has widened the footprint of digital literacy across seven states in India, where
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Double Gold! Muthoot Microfin Shines at SKOCH Awards 2025
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 11: Muthoot Microfin, a leading microfinance institution committed to empowering women entrepreneurs, has achieved a remarkable double victory at the SKOCH Awards 2025, securing two prestigious Gold Awards. The accolades were presented to Sadaf Sayeed, CEO of Mu
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