Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth. “We have initiated the IPO process and talks with three merchant bankers. We will soon select a merchant banker to proceed with the process,” PayNearby founder, MD and CEO Anand Kumar Bajaj told … Read more
Launched in 2015 to democratise access to finance, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s entrepreneurial transformation, disbursing over ₹32.61 lakh crore in loans to more than 52 crore beneficiaries. The scheme has redefined the country’s credit space by shifting the focus from politically influenced corporate lending to empowering … Read more
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industries South India Annual Convention 2025 in Chennai on Friday | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The objective of the Tamil Nadu government is not just mere economic development but inclusive development, with social justice and women empowerment at its core; that is why the State … Read more
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that Rs 1,000 will be deposited into the accounts of every woman above the age of 18 in the national capital. According to this welfare programme, women in Delhi will initially receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1000 from the government. The amount will be raised … Read more
The launch of the Bima Sakhi Yojana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday marks the initiation of an ambitious project by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) aimed at empowering women financially. The goal of the scheme is to enlist 100,000 Bima Sakhi within a year to provide rural women with the opportunity to become … Read more
Ladki Bahin Yojana: The Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a crucial policy implemented by the Maharashtra state government, received significant attention during the recent state Assembly elections for its transformative impact. With the imminent return of the same government following the Mahayuti’s landslide win in the Maharashtra assembly election, many beneficiaries are waiting for the disbursement of … Read more
Budget 2024-25: In the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25 many sectors and segments are expecting subsidies, tax relief, and other subsidies. One such segment is women. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her team, is expected to introduce a range of policies focused on empowering women in the forthcoming full Budget. These policies may include the … Read more
Diipa Büller Khosla is busy deciding where to lunch. She loves a good South Indian meal. And, filter coffee. Savya Rasa, Manjal, Junior Kuppanna… she lists out her options. The Mumbai/Amsterdam-based influencer â with an Instagram following of 2.1 million â has strong ties with Chennai. Her mother grew up here. Diipa lived here for a year … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Rural Development Giriraj Singh (left) during the launch of a week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called ‘Sankalp Saptaah’, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, September 30, 2023, said the aspirational … Read more
Water canon salute was given by AAI to inaugural indigo flight operating directly from Goa to Dehradun. Photo: Twitter/@aaidoonairport The first-ever flight connecting Goa to Dehradun turned into a memorable event for Shasha Saldanha, the co-pilot, who believes the historic journey would inspire more women to pursue a career in aviation. According to a senior … Read more