Mumbai, Oct. 9 -- Access to credit tailored for women can transform financial inclusion in India, but for that to happen, fintechs must step up to bridge the gap, said Kalpana Ajayan, Regional Head, South Asia at Women's World Banking.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Ajayan highlighted the crucial role of "gender-smart credit" in empowering women to participate in the formal economy.

"Today's conversation was about credit, and the whole idea was about gender-smart credit," Ajayan said.

She noted that while the government has taken several steps to make affordable credit available, the challenge lies in ensuring it reaches the last mile, particularly to women in rural India. "That's where fintechs can r...