The United Nations observed the first-ever International Day of the World's Indigenous Women and Girls on September 5, recognising their role in preserving culture, biodiversity and community knowledge.
United Way Mumbai, Women's World Banking and HSBC India have joined forces to expand access to formal credit for 300,000 women, targeting a persistent gap in financial inclusion.
Berlin-based investor Auxxo has closed its second Female Catalyst Fund at €33.3 million, one of the largest direct funds dedicated to backing pre-seed and seed female-founded startups.
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer in the non-medical stream of the Indian Air Force, and among India's armed forces, to attain the rank of air vice marshal.
Indian athlete Shashruti Nakade has transformed a career built on swimming medals into a rising para-triathlon journey, climbing to World No. 9 as she now sets her sights on qualifying for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.
San Francisco-based Capital F has closed its debut fund at $17 million with roughly 80% female limited partners, dwarfing Europe's best comparable funds, which top out near 50%.
ZiiP Foundation's Women in Photography initiative brings together 25 Indian women photographers at NGMA Mumbai, following its international debut in the UK, in a landmark showcase of diverse photographic voices.
PwC India Foundation has stepped up efforts to strengthen sustainable livelihoods and women's economic empowerment in Rajasthan, expanding a programme designed to build durable income-generating opportunities in underserved rural communities.
The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the second phase of its National Campaign on Entrepreneurship under DAY-NRLM, a three-month drive focused on accelerating farm and non-farm enterprises led by rural women self-help group members.
The IMC Ladies' Wing is hosting its 39th Women Entrepreneurs' Exhibition in Mumbai on August 25-26, bringing together more than 300 women entrepreneurs from across sectors.