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What is the primary goal of financial management?
What is the primary goal of financial management?
What is the main function of cash management in financial management?
What is the main function of cash management in financial management?
Which of the following is a key concept in financial management?
Which of the following is a key concept in financial management?
What is the relationship between risk and return in financial management?
What is the relationship between risk and return in financial management?
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What is the primary objective of financial management in terms of resource allocation?
What is the primary objective of financial management in terms of resource allocation?
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What is the opportunity cost of a decision in financial management?
What is the opportunity cost of a decision in financial management?
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What does the table highlight regarding credit disbursement to Self-Help Groups in the Southern region?
What does the table highlight regarding credit disbursement to Self-Help Groups in the Southern region?
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Which region had the lowest disbursement of loan to Self-Help Groups according to the table?
Which region had the lowest disbursement of loan to Self-Help Groups according to the table?
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Microfinance has proven to be a powerful tool for women empowerment.
Microfinance has proven to be a powerful tool for women empowerment.
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According to the United Nations, around 48.4% of India's population consists of ______.
According to the United Nations, around 48.4% of India's population consists of ______.
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What is microfinance defined as, according to the RBI in 2022?
What is microfinance defined as, according to the RBI in 2022?
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Microfinance has played a pivotal role in empowering women, with around 80% of MFI clients being women.
Microfinance has played a pivotal role in empowering women, with around 80% of MFI clients being women.
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What is the role of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in providing to underserved populations?
What is the role of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in providing to underserved populations?
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SHGs-BLP is the largest microfinance program in the world in terms of client base and outreach, serving millions of ____. (Fill in the blank with one word)
SHGs-BLP is the largest microfinance program in the world in terms of client base and outreach, serving millions of ____. (Fill in the blank with one word)
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What is the primary goal of empowering women through microfinance?
What is the primary goal of empowering women through microfinance?
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Empowerment is a process that involves providing women with control over resources and the ability to make decisions.
Empowerment is a process that involves providing women with control over resources and the ability to make decisions.
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What is the main difference between microcredit and microfinance?
What is the main difference between microcredit and microfinance?
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According to Asian Development Bank, Microfinance provides services like saving, loan, insurance, etc., to ______ people.
According to Asian Development Bank, Microfinance provides services like saving, loan, insurance, etc., to ______ people.
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Match the following definitions with the correct terms:
Match the following definitions with the correct terms:
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What is the concept of Empowerment according to the statement provided?
What is the concept of Empowerment according to the statement provided?
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What does Women Empowerment refer to?
What does Women Empowerment refer to?
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Gender inequality persists globally, hindering social progress.
Gender inequality persists globally, hindering social progress.
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Microfinance mainly provides access to lenders who are not typically eligible for any formal credit banking due to not having a proper ________ security.
Microfinance mainly provides access to lenders who are not typically eligible for any formal credit banking due to not having a proper ________ security.
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What percentage of women were literate in Bihar according to the 2011 census?
What percentage of women were literate in Bihar according to the 2011 census?
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Match the following phases of Microfinance in India with their descriptions:
Match the following phases of Microfinance in India with their descriptions:
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Women in Bihar have limited autonomy in choosing their life partners.
Women in Bihar have limited autonomy in choosing their life partners.
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What is the traditional gender role emphasized in Bihar?
What is the traditional gender role emphasized in Bihar?
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Almost one in every five people in Rural Bihar is a ___________.
Almost one in every five people in Rural Bihar is a ___________.
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Match the following programs with their objective:
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What are the five categories into which the research work is divided based on the objective of the study?
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Which chapter will contain the theoretical background and reviews of previous literatures?
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Chapter IV of the research work presents the findings, analysis, and discussions of the study.
Chapter IV of the research work presents the findings, analysis, and discussions of the study.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Financial Management
Definition of Financial Management
- Financial management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling financial resources to achieve business objectives.
- It involves making decisions about investing, financing, and managing cash flows to maximize shareholder value.
Objectives of Financial Management
- Maximize shareholder wealth
- Ensure liquidity and solvency
- Optimize resource allocation
- Minimize risk
Functions of Financial Management
- Investment decisions: selecting investment opportunities to generate returns
- Financing decisions: determining the best sources of funding for investments
- Dividend decisions: deciding how much to distribute to shareholders
- Cash management: managing cash flows to ensure liquidity
Importance of Financial Management
- Helps achieve business objectives
- Ensures efficient use of resources
- Minimizes risk and maximizes returns
- Enhances shareholder value
Key Concepts
- Time value of money: the concept that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future
- Risk and return: the relationship between the potential return on an investment and its level of risk
- Opportunity cost: the value of the next best alternative forgone when a decision is made
Financial Management Overview
- Financial management is a crucial process that involves planning, organizing, and controlling financial resources to achieve business objectives.
Objectives of Financial Management
- The primary goal is to maximize shareholder wealth.
- Ensuring liquidity and solvency is also a critical objective.
- Optimizing resource allocation and minimizing risk are additional key objectives.
Functions of Financial Management
Investment Decisions
- Selecting investment opportunities that generate returns.
- Involves evaluating potential investments and choosing the best options.
Financing Decisions
- Determining the best sources of funding for investments.
- May involve debt, equity, or a combination of both.
Dividend Decisions
- Deciding how much to distribute to shareholders.
- Affects the amount of retained earnings and the firm's cash flow.
Cash Management
- Managing cash flows to ensure liquidity.
- Involves managing cash inflows, outflows, and inventory.
Importance of Financial Management
- Enables businesses to achieve their objectives.
- Ensures efficient use of resources.
- Minimizes risk and maximizes returns.
- Enhances shareholder value.
Key Concepts
Time Value of Money
- A dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future.
- Takes into account the concept of interest and opportunity cost.
Risk and Return
- The potential return on an investment is directly related to its level of risk.
- Higher returns are associated with higher risk investments.
Opportunity Cost
- The value of the next best alternative forgone when a decision is made.
- Represents the trade-off between different options.
Background of the Study
- Women are the backbone of the Indian economy, but they are not much empowered, despite having equal rights in the Indian Constitution.
- In ancient Vedic times, women in India were equal to men in every sphere, but with the passage of time, they lost their position and were relegated to a lower position.
- According to the UN World Population Prospectus 2022, the population of females in the world is estimated at 4,039,671,184 or 4.04 billion.
- In India, as per the Census 2011, around 586.46 million (48.46%) of the population constitutes women.
- Despite having a large population, women's contribution to the development of society is often ignored.
- Women are responsible for managing their families, raising children, and participating in various social and cultural activities, which limits their access to education, healthcare, and financial independence.
Definition of Microfinance
- Microfinance refers to the provision of small amounts of money to the poorest to the poor for their betterment of life and improving their standard of living.
- It provides financial aid to the underprivileged, enabling them to boost their earnings and improve their lifestyle.
- Microfinance is a platform for providing services like saving, loan, insurance, etc. to the poor people.
- The Reserve Bank of India defines Micro Finance Institutions as non-deposit taking non-banking financial companies that fulfill certain conditions.
Empowerment
- Empowerment means the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
- Empowerment is a development process of making a weak person confident, powerful, and encouraged in their lives by generating one's efficacy, self-confidence, and control over resources.
- Empowerment includes independent thinking and action, exercise of choice, fulfillment of potential, and strengthening to overcome challenges.
- The concept of empowerment was firstly brought in the year 1985 in the International Women's Conference held at Nairobi.
Women Empowerment
- Women empowerment refers to the process of giving women authority and rights to take their own decisions without any hindrances.
- Independence creates women powerful and confident in their lives.
- In ancient times, women's condition was invulnerable, but with the passage of time, their status gets deprived in the society.
- Women empowerment is necessary to bring women into the mainstream of development.
Indian Scenario of Microfinance
- Microfinance is an effective tool for the upliftment of the status of rural populations in India.
- The microfinance initiative was introduced in India in 1947 through the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) in Gujarat.
- Microfinance operates in four channels in India, including joint liability groups, self-help groups, the Grameen Bank model, and the rural cooperatives.
- The SEWA Bank was established as a cooperative bank under the dual control of the Reserve Bank of India and the State Government.### Historical Background of Microfinance in India
- 1982: NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) was established.
- 1984: NABARD identified Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as an effective tool for poverty alleviation.
- 1992: NABARD launched the Self-Help Group-Bank Linkage Program (SHG-BLP) to formalize the SHG movement.
- 2000: Microfinance institutions began to commercialize and grow, with many players entering the market.
- 2007: The Microfinance Bill was introduced to regulate and support microfinance activities, but it was not enacted into law.
Phases of Microfinance Development
- Growth and Expansion Phase (2000-2010): Microfinance institutions expanded, and private sector players entered the market.
- Crisis Phase (2010): The microfinance sector faced a crisis in Andhra Pradesh, with many poor borrowers committing suicide due to high interest rates and aggressive loan recovery practices.
- Consolidation and Digital Transformation Phase (2011-2020): The Reserve Bank of India introduced comprehensive guidelines for NBFC-MFIs, and digital innovations were adopted to facilitate financial services.
- New Adoptions Phase (2020-present): The microfinance sector has continued to evolve, with a focus on digital solutions, financial inclusion, and women's empowerment.
Relevance of Microfinance in the 21st Century
- Microfinance has emerged as a crucial instrument for fostering financial inclusion and alleviating poverty in India.
- Approximately 65% of India's population resides in rural areas, where access to traditional financial services remains limited.
- Microfinance institutions have expanded their reach, serving around 140 million low-income clients globally by 2020.
- Microfinance has played a pivotal role in empowering women, who constitute around 80% of MFI clients.
Microfinance in the Present Context
- The microfinance sector has witnessed growth and stabilization in recent years.
- As of 2022-2023, 16.19 crore rural households were covered under the SHG-BLP.
- A total of 134.03 lakh SHGs were linked to the banking sector, with savings of Rs. 58,892.67 crores.
- The repayment rate of loans by SHGs to banks is 97.71% as of 2023-2024.
Region-Wise Progress of Microfinance
- The Southern region has the highest number of SHGs, with savings of Rs. 28,96,845 lakhs.
- The Western region has the highest growth rate of 65% in terms of SHG savings.
- Maharashtra has the maximum number of SHGs, followed by West Bengal, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh.
Microfinance and Women Empowerment
- Microfinance has proven to be a powerful tool for women's empowerment, with around 50 million women benefitting from microfinance services as of 2023.
- Women make up approximately 90% of all microfinance clients.
- Microfinance has significantly impacted women's empowerment, increasing their income levels, savings, and decision-making power.### Microfinance and Women Empowerment
- Microfinance has a positive impact on women's empowerment, economic growth, and child-rearing approaches in Bangladesh, but has a negative impact on their position in the family and society.
- In India, microfinance has significantly enhanced the standard of living for the poor, especially women, by providing financial services, including deposits, loans, payment services, and micro-credit.
- The duration of participation in microfinance programs is crucial for positive outcomes, with women's involvement in social and financial decisions increasing after joining these programs.
Women's Empowerment through Microfinance
- Microfinance empowers women socially and psychologically, but has a limited impact on economic empowerment.
- The government and NGOs should focus on women's education and organize training programs to support their empowerment.
- Microfinance strengthens women's roles in their households and communities, enabling them to start microenterprises, which fosters empowerment and reduces gender inequalities.
Impact of Microfinance on Women's Lives
- Microfinance improves women's decision-making abilities, enabling them to make decisions about loans and their use, including choosing SHG loans over moneylenders.
- Women involved in SHGs for longer periods and attending more meetings are more empowered.
- Despite gains in social decision-making, women still struggle to make decisions about healthcare, living arrangements, household budgets, and medical treatment.
JEEVIKA Model and Women's Empowerment
- The JEEVIKA model has significantly promoted women's economic inclusion and empowerment in Bihar.
- JEEVIKA has played a crucial role in implementing the alcohol ban, and many women have transformed into entrepreneurs through their involvement with SHGs.
- Women participating in SHGs are considerably more empowered than those who are not.
Bihar's Aspirational Districts
- Bihar has 13 aspirational districts, which are part of the Aspirational District Program launched by the Government of India in 2018.
- The program aims to rapidly transform the development of these districts, focusing on key development indicators like health, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion, and skill development.
- Two districts, Banka and Katihar, have been ranked as the first and second among five best ADPs in the country in the field of agriculture and water.
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Learn about the basics of financial management, including its definition, objectives, and functions. Understand how to make informed decisions about investing, financing, and managing cash flows.
