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The number of women filing income-tax returns (ITRs) in India has seen a significant rise over the last five years, signaling increased economic empowerment. Between Assessment Year (AY) 2019-20 and AY 2023-24, women ITR filers grew by 25.3%, from 1.83 crore (18.31 million) to 2.29 crore (22.94 million). Small states and union territories, particularly in the Northeast and border regions, witnessed notable growth. Mizoram recorded a 96% increase, with women filers rising to 2,090 in AY24. Jammu
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The number of women filing income tax returns has increased by 25.3% between Assessment Year 2019-20 and 2023-24.
In Assessment Year 2023-24, there were 2.29 crore (22.94 million) women tax filers, up from 1.83 crore (18.31 million) in Assessment Year 2019-20.
Small states and union territories, especially in the Northeast and border regions, witnessed notable growth. Mizoram saw a 96% increase, Jammu & Kashmir a 49.2% jump, and Ladakh an exceptional 583% growth.
Maharashtra led with 36.83 lakh women filers, followed by Gujarat with 22.50 lakh, and Uttar Pradesh with 20.43 lakh in Assessment Year 2023-24.
This growth highlights the increasing participation of women in the formal economy, reflecting progress in financial literacy and empowerment across India.
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