As women’s work possibilities expand, so does society’s purchasing power. This contributes to the success of industries that formerly mainly catered to men but are increasingly expanding to include women. The real estate, car, and sports industries have seen a significant shift in client base over the previous few decades.
When you enter through the door of your workspace, you sigh with delight, and the relief is insurmountable knowing that you own it. You momentarily remember the effort and hardship you went through to acquire your place at that point. The security, comfort, and freedom that holding a retail space bring can never be taken away from you. It is your shelter and hideaway, an asset you have accumulated over the years.
Raising the Independence Bar:
With a rising number of women becoming financially independent and living away from home, they are undoubtedly the key to a changing and thriving real estate market. Grandthum recognizes this, with some of the initiatives catered especially to female consumers. Admitting that today’s women want to be autonomous from a young age and possess retail property is one of the most important aspects of identifying as independent. Group believes that #YouHaveItInYou.
The sensations of safety and comfort:
The size of the land is not the most crucial factor for most women. It is the idea of buying their office space that no one can force them to leave. Following that, safety, ease of commuting, and facilities are prioritized. Banks targeting women buyers with special programmes such as 1% down payment, cheaper stamp duty costs, and lower interest rates only inspires and improves the purchasing power of any woman seeking an opportunity to purchase a commercial property.
Special Programs by Government for Women Entrepreneurship:
1. Bharathiya Mahila Bank Business Loan-
Bharathiya Mahila Bank was established for women who have huge dreams despite lacking resources. It offers up to INR 20 crores to female entrepreneurs looking to start a manufacturing enterprise. Collateral is not required if the loan amount is less than one crore. While the Bharatiya Mahila Bank amalgamated with the State Bank of India, the loan programme began in 2017 remains in place.
2. Mudra Yojana Scheme-
Mudra Yojana is a plan that might benefit women who seek to establish or grow their own small company. This is not a strategy designed exclusively for women, but it may be helpful. You may apply for a loan ranging from INR 50000 to INR 10 lakh.
It is ideal for starting a small shop or running a home-based company. This loan does not require any collateral or guarantor.
The plan is broken into three sections:
Shishu: loans of up to 50,000/-
Kishor: loans of more than 50,000/- and up to 5 lakh
Tarun: loans above 5 lakh and up to 10 lakh
This strategy has helped many firms since it is simple to implement.
3. Dena Shakti Scheme-
Dena Shakti Scheme is a lending programme for women entrepreneurs in the following industries:
- Agricultural enterprises
- Shops for sale
- Manufacturing industry
- Microcredit institutions
- Housing /Education
You can utilize this strategy if you start any of the above. While the maximum loan ceiling is Rs. 20 lakhs, the loan you can apply for will be determined by the industry you use. The interest rate is 0.25 percentage points lower than the base rate.
4. Udyogini Scheme-
Want to establish a business but don’t know where to begin? Not to worry. The Udyogini Scheme is designed exclusively for women from families with an annual income of less than Rs. 1.5 lakhs. There are no such limits for widowed, poor, or disabled women.
You may get a loan of up to Rs. Three lakhs at a reasonable interest rate. This will enable women to create modest companies and become self-sufficient. This programme aims to assist women from economically disadvantaged families in becoming self-sufficient. Loan subsidies also make it simpler for women to progress in their business path.
While the Karnataka State Women Development Corporation initiated the Udyogini Scheme, numerous banks have embraced it in various forms.
5. Cent Kalyani Scheme-
Do you want to start or expand your SME? Cent Kaylani is a Central Bank of India initiative for women like you. Loans of up to Rs. One hundred lakhs are sanctioned under the plan without the need for collateral or processing fees.
Except for self-help groups, retail trade, and educational and training institutions, all other types of businesses are eligible under this scheme.
6. Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme-
Punjab National Bank created the Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme, assisting Small Scale Industries (SSI). The purpose is to stimulate modernization and technical improvement in these small-scale enterprises by making loans easy to get.
The ceiling for the loan is Rs. 10 lakhs, and the borrower has ten years to repay the debt. This includes a 5-year moratorium period. Aside from PNB, numerous other banks, such as SBI, also provides similar plans.
7. Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)-
The government of India, through NITI Aayog, has launched an initiative called the Women Entrepreneurship Platform, which brings together female entrepreneurs and sponsors eager to assist them in one location.
You can join this community if you are an aspiring female entrepreneur. In WEP, they perform the following:
- Incubation and acceleration programme for early-stage firms.
- Entrepreneurship and leadership may be taught through skill training and mentorship programmes.
- Marketing assistance
- Assistance in ensuring that rules and regulations are followed.
- Funding and financial aid are available.
- A network and community of like-minded women.
When a woman manages the household, she can accomplish a lot. The highlight of it is the development of executive and managerial abilities. She has a free pass to make errors and learn from them, knowing that nothing will take her property ownership away from her. No matter how stressful her days at work were, being at her own office space provided her with a tremendous sense of fulfilment and comfort. After all, they know #YouHaveItInYou.
As the sector matures and approaches a point of increased development, we will continue to see more women taking on leadership roles in all areas of real estate investment. So, this Women’s Day, Grandthum provides a magnificent deal for the true superstars that push the limits regularly.
Knowing the future is yours, despite the obstacles and hardships you continue to tackle head-on!
Grandthum Believes,
YOU HAVE IT IN YOU
We salute you.