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Synopsis

1 in 2 women makes her own financial decisions and kids’ education remains a top goal, shows a recent survey by DBS Bank India.

By ET CONTRIBUTORS

Jan 22, 2024, 06:30:00 AM IST

47% women take their own financial decisions

98% show active involvement in family’s financial decisions

Buying home, kids’ education top goals

Women are risk-averse, prefer FDs to stocks

1 in 2 salaried women has not taken a loan

UPI preferred mode of payment

Source: DBS Bank India & CRISIL. The first of the three-part study was conducted in 10 major Indian cities, among 800 salaried and self-employed women, to know their financial habits and preferences

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