It's 2026, and it’s high time women get smarter about their investments. There are a few female creators who are helping make that transition easier. Sonia Shenoy, who has been a journalist across news channels over a 17-year-long career, is now a known face on social media, breaking down finance jargon in an easy, accessible way for the ladies. 

I started covering business news by sheer luck. My segment used to be about where to invest and I would have a lot of people on the show who shared their expert advice. It helped me become more aware of my investment options and how it works. To be honest, it’s not difficult once you figure it out,” she says. 
Indian women have always been low risk takers in the financial markets due to lack of autonomy over money and investment knowledge. “Firstly, let us understand that women often lack financial autonomy. They do not take financial decisions even if they earn more than the husband. But this is now changing. For example, 20 per cent of those who invest in Mutual Funds now are women. This is much higher than 8 to 10 per cent only a few years ago,” she says.