In Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, the State Bank of Travancore has launched two new schemes particularly for Indian womens .
- First is a new savings deposits scheme SBT Prathibha
- Second is a loan scheme at 8% interest, named SBT Mahila Vikas to provide term loan/working capital to units promoted by women, for loan limits ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 25 lakh.