Given the importance of accessible and affordable financial services for creation of jobs and reduction of poverty for a country like India, this paper examines the state of financial intermediation for the urban regions of the country. The paper concentrates in particular on the urban...

This book focuses on the issue of financial exclusion with particular reference to the urban informal sector in India. Continuing the work of its predecessor, the current Government of India is also placing considerable importance on driving policy initiatives for financial inclusion. However,...

Financial inclusion (FI) for vulnerable populations, such as women, is critical for achieving gender equality, women's empowerment, and thereby inclusive growth. In this regard, the use of digital financial services is of particular significance for women as it allows them easier access to...