Govt banks on youth, women and upskilling programmes to solve job crisis

Govt banks on youth, women and upskilling programmes to solve job crisis

Mumbai: A key focus of the Union budget is generating employment, and bringing large sections of the young workforce from the informal to the formal sector is one of the government’s goals. The Union budget has allocated ₹1.48 lakh crore for education, employment and skilling to alleviate concerns over unemployment, by rolling out schemes aimed … Read more

Stability and security: the case for women’s property ownership in India

Stability and security: the case for women’s property ownership in India

Home ownership has long been regarded as a symbol of stability and security in societies worldwide. However, in the context of India, owning a home transcends mere property ownership. For women in India, owning a house represents a fundamental shift in power dynamics, socioeconomic status, and personal empowerment. In a largely patriarchal society where gender … Read more

Three ways in which women investors are different from men

Three ways in which women investors are different from men

Our Indian market has several remarkable women challenging stereotypes and driving success. Take, for instance, Madhabi Puri Buch’s appointment as Chairperson of SEBI, Radhika Gupta’s value-driven investment philosophy at Edelweiss Asset Management, and Falguni Nayar’s entrepreneurial spirit that fuelled Nykaa’s successful IPO, which demonstrate the impact women are making in a traditionally male-dominated sector. This … Read more