Preethi is a Senior Research Associate in the Household Finance Practice at Dvara Research. Her research interests focus on exploring agricultural livelihoods and analyzing the financial practices of low-income households, situating them within broader discussions in the field of political economy. She has previously worked in various roles with self-help groups, public sector banks, non-profits, and the Project Monitoring Unit of a state-wide program implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Preethi holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Governance from Azim Premji University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Business Administration from National Law University, Jodhpur.
This blog critically examines the concept of the “gender gap” in financial inclusion by distinguishing between unconditional differences and those that persist after controlling for socio-economic factors, using evidence from the Global Findex 2025 dataset
