Women-Specific Financial Benefits in India—Myths vs. Facts, Rechecked for 2026
Direct Answer: Very few benefits in India are exclusively for women. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (girl child, 8.2% p.a.) is genuinely women-specific. Home loan, car loan and stamp duty concessions are real but lender- or state-specific, not universal. There is no separate income tax slab for women, and Stand-Up India’s original terms ended 31 March 2025.

