India, March 8 -- Half of the total women borrowers in the country are aged between 25 and 35 years, with women from Maharashtra and Karnataka leading with the biggest share of total loan disbursements, according to a new report by BharatLoan.

The 'BharatLoan Lending Report 2025', released a day prior to the International Women's Day, notes that women now account for nearly 11% of the total loan disbursements in 2025. While their share is low, a slow but steady growth indicates rising awareness of financial services and improved accessibility for women.

Additionally, women from Maharashtra account for 28% of total loan disbursements while those from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Delhi account for 23%, 13% and 11% respectively. "Loans are co...