NITI Aayog Launches Report on ‘Women’s Evolving Credit Market’; Women Hold Rs. 76 Lakh Crore C...

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Rojgar4u Team April 10, 2026
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NITI Aayog Launches Report on ‘Women’s Evolving Credit Market’; Women Hold Rs. 76 Lakh Crore Credit Portfolio
In April 2026, Nidhi Chhibber, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, released the second edition of its report titled From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India’s Evolving Credit Market  in New Delhi, Delhi.

  • The report highlights that women hold a credit portfolio of Rs.76 lakh crore, accounting for 26% of total system credit with a 4.8-fold rise since 2017.

Key Findings:
Collaboration: The report, prepared under the aegis of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), was developed by TransUnion CIBIL in collaboration with MicroSave Consulting (MSC).
Penetration: Credit penetration among women increased from 19% in 2017 to 36% in 2025 with around 16 crore credit-active borrowers growing at a 9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).
Potential: Nearly 45 crore credit-eligible women exist in India, with about two-thirds still unserved, indicating vast expansion scope.

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