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HSBC Commits Rs 200 Crore To Boost Financial Literacy Across India
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News18•15-10-2026, 13:00
HSBC Commits Rs 200 Crore To Boost Financial Literacy Across India
- •HSBC has committed Rs 200 crore to advance financial literacy in India over the next four years as part of its philanthropic initiatives.
- •The nationwide programme will be implemented in partnership with non-profit, academic, and research organizations.
- •Key focus groups include women, youth, migrant workers, persons with disabilities, low-income households, and first-time users of formal financial services.
- •The initiative aims to build knowledge and practical skills for safe digital banking, fraud protection, and enhanced financial resilience.
- •Top HSBC executives, including Group CFO Pam Kaur and HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave, inaugurated the programme.
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HSBC has committed Rs 200 crore to advance financial literacy across India through philanthropy efforts over the next four years.
The programme specifically focuses on women, youth, migrant workers, persons with disabilities, low-income households, and first-time users of formal financial services.
India has 60 crore basic bank accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, out of which 33 crore are held by women.
