I keep getting lots of queries on RADIO CITY and I felt that sharing some of the best questions to our readers will be of great help.
Today sharing something special on the upcoming WOMEN's Day
Question :
On this Women’s Day special, what are the real financial advantages available specifically for women — and what practical steps should families take?
Srikanth Matrubai answers:
Empowerment of Women folk becomes powerful only when it reflects in financial documents.
1️⃣ Life Insurance – Lower Premiums, Higher Advantage
Statistically, women have higher life expectancy than men. Because of this, insurers price term insurance for women 6%–20% cheaper at younger ages. At age 50, the difference can go up to 20%–25%.
Over a 25–30 year policy, this is not a small number. It can translate into savings of lakhs — for the same coverage.
Actionables:
If the wife is earning, ensure she has her own independent term plan.
Compare premium quotes separately for husband and wife instead of assuming same pricing.
Lock the policy early. Premium is decided by age and health at entry — delay means higher cost.
Avoid mixing investment and insurance. Keep term plan simple and pure protection.
Financial visibility matters. If she contributes to income, she must have protection in her own name.
2️⃣ Health Insurance – Women-Specific Covers & Maternity Planning
Many insurers now offer women-focused critical illness covers that include cancers like cervical, ovarian, and breast cancer. These are structured differently from general plans.
Maternity coverage is another important aspect. But here is the catch — most policies have a waiting period of 2 to 6 years. Buying after planning pregnancy is too late.
Actionables:
Buy health insurance early — before health complications arise.
Check whether the policy covers women-specific critical illnesses.
If planning family in future, choose a policy with maternity cover today, not tomorrow.
Ensure sum insured is realistic. Hospital bills have grown sharply in the last 5 years.
Health shocks should not disturb long-term wealth creation. Insurance protects savings discipline.
3️⃣ Home Loans – Lower Interest Rates
Many banks offer 0.15% to 0.65% lower interest rate if the property is registered in a woman’s name or if she is a co-applicant.
Even a 0.25% difference on a ₹50 lakh loan for 20 years can mean savings of several lakhs.
Additionally, in many states, stamp duty is lower for properties registered in a woman’s name.
Actionables:
While buying property, check interest concession specifically for women borrowers.
Compare EMI difference across banks.
Evaluate stamp duty savings before final registration.
Ensure repayment capability is practical — do not over-leverage just for concession.
Ownership builds long-term security. Structuring ownership smartly builds wealth faster.
4️⃣ Education Loans – Concessions for Girl Students
Many public sector banks provide interest rate concessions — often around 0.50% — for girl students pursuing higher education.
Over 5–7 years of repayment, that concession reduces total interest outgo meaningfully.
Actionables:
When planning higher education, compare loan schemes across banks.
Ask specifically about concession policies for girl students.
Explore moratorium period terms and repayment flexibility.
Combine scholarship options with concessional loans to reduce dependency on high-cost borrowing.
Education funding done smartly prevents long-term financial stress.
5️⃣ Bigger Picture – Financial Identity
This is the most important part.
Women should not just be nominees.
They should be policyholders.
They should not just sign documents.
They should understand them.
Actionables:
Ensure investments, insurance, and loans reflect real participation.
Maintain separate bank account and emergency fund.
Encourage financial discussions at home — transparency builds strength.
Review all documents annually.
Women’s Day is not about celebration for one day. It is about financial clarity for lifetime.
Because real empowerment is not just earning income. It is owning protection, assets, and decisions.
Regards
Srikanth Matrubai
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All the best,
Regards,
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