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Aarohi crosses Rs 1,000 crore as women-led credit gathers pace
MUMBAI: Aarohi, Godrej Capital’s women-focused lending initiative, has swept past Rs 1,116 crore in loan bookings within its debut year, signalling strong appetite for credit products designed specifically for women. Launched in November 2024, the programme has already built a Rs 552 crore asset base and brought more than 1,600 customers on board, meeting its FY26 penetration target well ahead of schedule.
The early traction highlights the size of the gap Aarohi is tackling. Niti Aayog notes that only 3 per cent of loans availed by women nationwide are for business purposes, a striking reminder of how limited credit flow remains for women entrepreneurs. Aarohi aims to shift this by offering customised lending, skill-building support and collaboration avenues that help women participate more fully in the financial ecosystem. The initiative spans what Godrej calls the four Cs: customers, channel partners, colleagues and CSR programmes.
Godrej Capital MD and CEO Manish Shah, said the milestone reflects both demand and intent. “For India to unlock its full economic potential, our credit systems must be more inclusive, equitable and intentionally designed for women. Despite their pivotal role, women continue to face structural barriers across the financial ecosystem. Aarohi aims to bridge this gap by offering fair financial access and capability-building support. When women progress, businesses grow and communities thrive.”
Godrej Housing Finance Ltd contributed 56 per cent of total bookings, powered by more than Rs 600 crore from Prime Home Loans. Godrej Finance Ltd accounted for the remaining 44 per cent, supported by over Rs 220 crore from Prime LAP.
Aarohi’s customer base mirrors its widening appeal. Salaried women using Prime Home Loans make up 36 per cent of customers yet contribute half the booking value. Women entrepreneurs represent 55 per cent of the portfolio across business loan and Lap products. Karnataka leads with more than a quarter of total customers, followed by Delhi and Andhra Pradesh.
With momentum firmly on its side, Godrej Capital plans to deepen Aarohi’s impact. The company aims to lift penetration from 10 per cent in FY26 to 16 per cent in FY27 and 22 per cent in FY28, targeting more than 10,000 customers by FY28.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
