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Women's Day 2023: The optics and politics of women power in India

Time to talk about PLs

The case for period leave is compelling. It may well bring more women into the workforce. But the concept will likely be hostage to the whims of enlightened companies

Bridge the gap

Poor countries provide fewer opportunities to women

Indian women emerge as committed investors in US market: Vested Finance

About 60% are recurring depositors, many are particpants in some of the leading stocks and ETFs in America

Shriram General Insurance opens two women-only branches in the north

The firm plans to replicate the model nationwide, going forward

This Women's Day, celebrate Anganwadi workers, the unsung nutrition heroes

On International Women's Day 2023, know about Anganwadi workers, the women who work tirelessly to make sure that the nation's children and women receive support for their nutrition and health

Women in informal economy have greater career aspiration than men: Study

They wanted health benefits and formal job agreement over money in their jobs

How inadequate savings could jeopardise women's retirement planning

Not allocating adequately to equities, which can potentially beat inflation, is another error they must avoid

Only one woman for every eight on India Inc payroll: CFA study

In FY22, the average ratio of median remuneration of women to men was 0.97, suggesting gender pay parity

PM believes women are not just homemakers but nation-builders: Indian Envoy

India's representative to the UN further stated that women-led development is priority in the G-20 under India's presidency

White-collar jobs for women grow 35% YoY in February: Foundit data

IT and BPM sector tops in terms of scope at 36%, followed by computers & software (35%) and BFSI (22%)

8 of 10 urban Indian women use internet; harassment key concern: Survey

As many as 8 in 10 urban Indian women are now using internet for a range of activities, but many struggle with online harassment, abuse, trolling, and want action to be taken for making internet safer, according to a survey by LocalCircles. The survey revealed that 76 per cent of urban Indian women are using internet to stay in touch with family and friends, while 57 per cent are using it for finding information, and for entertainment. Nearly 83 per cent of those surveyed believe more actions need to be taken to make it safer for women to use the internet without being trolled, harassed, abused, facing extortion and fraud, LocalCircles release said detailing the findings of the survey. "Key concerns of urban Indian women when using the internet include online sexual harassment, trolling, abuse, extortion and fraud," the survey said. The survey received over 23,000 responses from citizens located in 301 urban districts of India, the release said, adding that 61 per cent respondents

Online Manipal announces a scholarship of 25% for female candidates

In 2022, Online Manipal launched the #EmpowerHer initiative in order to do its part in supporting women who wish to make their dreams a reality through higher education

Women's Day special: Why India must invest more in this 'asset class'

Number of women fund managers rises YoY to 42, but is still below 10% of overall figure of 428; While their count is growing, their share in AUM is declining steadily

Uttarakhand to launch self-employment scheme for single women: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand will soon roll out a self-employment scheme for single women, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Monday. Women have proven themselves in every field and are working shoulder to shoulder with men, he said at the conclusion of Women Empowerment and Security Week here. "Working through self-help groups, women in remote hill areas of the state are steering the rural economy. With their skills, they are also strengthening the economy of their homes," the chief minister added. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, steps such as linking 23 crore women to banks through Jan Dhan accounts have been taken across India, Dhami said. From financial inclusion to social security, quality health care to housing, education to entrepreneurship, several steps have been taken in recent years to keep women at the forefront of India's development journey, the Uttarakhand chief minister said, adding that these initiatives will only gain momentum in the coming years. Dhami a

Number of women seeking business loans tripled in last 5 yrs: Cibil report

The number of women borrowers grew at a CAGR of 15% during this period, that of male borrowers by 11%; share of women rose from 25% in 2017 to 28% in 2022

33% debt investments in FY22 were to women-led enterprises: Caspian Debt

Multiple platforms, organisations and initiatives have come up that can help women set up, grow and lead businesses, fostering a more inclusive and innovative environment

65% women prefer investing in real estate, 20% stocks, 8% gold: Survey

Real estate consultant Anarock has conducted a survey that suggests that 65 per cent women respondents prefer to invest in real estate, 20 per cent in stocks and only 8 per cent of them in gold. The sample size of the consumer survey was 5,500, out of which 50 per cent respondents were women. At least 65 per cent women respondents prefer to invest in real estate, followed by 20 per cent favouring the stock markets. Just 8 per cent of women respondents favour gold, and 7 per cent prefer FDs (fixed deposits), the report said. Among other findings, Anarock said that 83 per cent of women respondents are looking at homes priced above Rs 45 lakh. "The Rs 45-90 lakh budget range is the 'sweet spot' for 36 per cent of women home seekers, and 27 per cent prefer premium homes priced from Rs 90 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore. 20 per cent prefer luxury homes priced more than Rs 1.5 crore," Anarock said. Affordable homes priced under Rs 45 lakh are the least preferred. Santhosh Kumar, Vice Chairman, A

After WPL, now Pro Kabaddi League plans to launch women's version

Buoyed by the success of the men's event, the organisers of Pro Kabaddi League are now exploring the possibility of launching a professional franchise-based women's tournament in the country. Mashal Sports, the organisers of PKL which is now in its 10th year, said they are planning to launch the league in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF). The women's version of PKL will follow in the footsteps of cricket's Women's Premier League, which is set to make its debut on March 4 in Mumbai. "Our plans for a professional women's kabaddi league are based on the success we have seen in the men's league and our commitment to grow kabaddi as a modern world-class sport from India," CEO of Mashal Sports and PKL Commissioner Anupam Goswami said in a statement. "We will be working with our various stakeholders, including the AKFI and the International Kabaddi Federation to launch the women's league." A test tournament, Women's

99% of women in India unaware of changes in abortion laws: Study

A recent study on the level of awareness of medical termination of pregnancy has claimed that one of every three women it interviewed did not consider abortion as a health right or were unsure of it. The survey by the NGO Foundation for Reproductive Health Services India (FRHS India) also claimed 32 per cent of respondents were unaware of abortion as a legal right and that 95.5 per cent of Indian women were uninformed of the existence of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. FRHS India, which provides clinical family planning services in the country, recently released the findings of its study on the level of awareness of the MTP Act and practices related to safe abortion. The study was conducted by the FRHS in Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. "The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act was modified 1.5 years ago but abortion-seekers are still unaware of the changes brought about in the Act. We found that even service providers (doctors) in ...