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6, 2024
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IMPACT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON PERSONAL FINANCE

PLANNING IN INDIA

Dr.Kamma Ramanjaneyulu1, Mr.Ravi Rachapdy2,

Mr. Reddy Sarveswara Reddy3, Mr. J.Sreedhar 4
1
Dr.K V Subba Reddy Institute of Management, Kurnool, A.P, India
2
Dr.K V Subba Reddy School of Business Management, Kurnool, A.P, India
3
Dr.K V Subba Reddy School of Business Management, Kurnool, A.P, India
4
Dr.K V Subba Reddy School of Business Management, Kurnool, A.P, India

ABSTRACT
This study aims to investigate the relationship between personal financial planning and
financial literacy as well in India. Based on data from a comprehensive national survey by
demographic criteria, we measure the level of financial literacy and its effect on investment
experience, saving motives, or planning. Our findings suggest that financial literacy is generally
low in India, with variations noted most starkly for Women, Rural communities, and less educated
people. Greater financial literacy and capability have been linked to better planning strategies,
such as regular saving, diversifying investments, and managing debt effectively. Problems in
Enhancing Financial Literacy: The research has identified several issues preventing the
improvement of financial literacy, such as doubt regarding financial institutions, cultural
challenges, and limited access to education on money. Following these findings in India, we
recommend tailored education strategies and policy adjustments to increase financial literacy, thus
improving the level of household financial planning. the above study stress on the fact that how
important is increasing financial literacy to ensure economic stability of India as well make sure
every individual has a good level of financial orientation.

Keywords: Levels of Financial Literacy, Behaviour in a level of financial planning Task/ Decision
Making, and Barriers to Improving Sustained levels Of Economic Inferences.

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INTRODUCTION
Financial literacy, or the ability to understand and use ideas necessary for proper economic
decision-making, is one of the issues that are of concern for country’s economic stability. Handling
one's finances is the main concern in our days when financial markets are very multifaceted. The
stability of one’s financial health is dependent on the ability to manage personal finances and
secure a solid future for one. A research study has been conducted by us to find out the determinants
of individual financial planning in India, which is a country with highly tertiary different socio-
economic and demographic characteristics that exist.
Once the per capita GDP of the place rises and it starts to follow the modern market forces in all
aspects of the economic life, this will imply the opening of new means for personal financial
management that can cause imbalances which might lead to problems. While the country has
witnessed a rise in wealth, a fundamental concern is that a significant part of the population is still
illiterate in the money matters which will be exacerbated by it. It will result wrong decision-making
and then leads to a shortage of money for the other financial activities. Implementing policies that
improve the level of financial well-being of Indian individuals will require an audit of their literacy
levels and the assessment of how they are affected by them in terms of saving and investment
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This paper examines the financial literacy levels in India and how they influence the
financial planning of individuals like loan management, Capital, Matrix and savings. We wish to
identify key patterns and obstacles to the resourcefulness in the finances of both genders to
distinguish financial literacy in various areas, emphasizing the issue. Moreover, the research is a
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advantageous the financial literacy of people toward personal finance planning thus creating the
outcomes of the person to be better in life along with the financial space.
In the process, this research will disclose the critical parts necessary for the financial
education programs and legislation that would inform the institutions, educators and policymakers.
The country must, on the one hand, ensure its people’s financial safety and economic prosperity,
both internal and external while at the same time executing its living standard-raising, sustainable
progress as a nation in the context of diminishing juvenile malnutrition to all its locations after

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demonstrating a set of brilliant tactics and assembling evidence on the ground to expose the
disparity of the players playing and the one winning their opponents enduring the top standards.
.The Importance of Financial Literacy in Promoting Economic Stability and Individual
Financial Well-Being
1. Enhanced Financial Decision-Making:
Financial literacy provides individuals with the basic information they need to make
informed choices about saving, investing, and borrowing outcomes. The knowledge of finance
allows individuals to evaluate and manage risks, protecting them from making catastrophic
financial decisions.
2. Improved Financial Planning:

Financial Education promotes disciplining oneself accordingly as it enables individuals to

watch over their inflow and outflow resources, and plan how funds are being spent. Educating on
financial products, markets encourage saving discipline responsible investment practices for long-
term financial stability.

3. Debt Management:
Those who are financially literate may be in a better position to comprehend credit terms
as well as what signs can arise from improper borrowing that could harm their financial health.
Avert Excessive Indebtedness – In turn, grasping interest rates and fees with repayment timelines
can prevent too much debt.
4. Retirement Planning:
Financial literacy prepares people for the times after retirement and aids in their ability to
secure a financially secured future. Regular retirement planning shortly, repeatedly, and regularly
leads to a financially secure lifestyle during the twilight years of an individual.
5. Economic Stability:
Consumer Confidence: A financially literate population also helps to boost overall
economic stability by creating consumer confidence and encouraging better financial behaviour.
When the public learns to control their money and make better-informed choices, it is bound to
work more efficiently as well as economic participation.

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6. Poverty Reduction and Inequality

Economic Empowerment: Financial education gives people—especially those from low-
income and marginalized groups—the tools they need to improve their economic well-being.
Financial literacy is a tool that can help bridge the economic gap and create more opportunities to
reduce overall inequality.
7. Improved Access to Financial Services; without any doubt
Banking Penetration: Having financial access is more probable amongst an informed group
which in consequence results in improved banking matriculation. Product Knowledge – The
knowledge of financial products and services helps individuals to select right options as per their
requirement.
8. Crisis Management:
Critical to financial literacy is emergency savings that enable individuals and families
better deal with the unexpected personal or family economic crises – from health care cost
franchise and out-of-pocket costs, job loss / retrenchment due to automation effect on employment
as well natural calamity damages.
Stronger financially resilient against external and personal financial pressures – understanding a
suite of finance tools & resources
9. Policy and Economics Policy & Economic Development
With greater literacy levels, a country can enable its nationals to make sound financial
decisions on their own. Sound financial literacy policies and practices contribute to sustainable
economic growth by supporting informed, efficient, prudent decisions in saving for the future.
10. Creativity and Entrepreneurship.
People need to have some basic entrepreneurial skills like business planning, financial
management, and investment. An economically educated populous champions creativity and pace,
fostering a rich business life.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
 To Assess the present level of financial literacy across different demographic groups in
India
 By which substantive components of financial literacy the population is already well-
versed or more frequently at a loss.

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IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY

The study will be of notice to representatives, educators, and financial institutions since
the results provide a better understanding of how financial literacy levels in India today affect
personal financial planning. Using this data, congresspersons can develop more thorough financial
literacy initiatives that will ultimately help those with low incomes who require financial stability.
Teachers can then create relevant curricula that will give pupils the fundamental knowledge and
skills needed to understand actual finance, based on the gaps in financial understanding that have
been identified. This enables banks to tailor their offerings and customer education programs to
fully capitalize on the traits of a particular demographic group, which inevitably leads to better
decision-making within each cohort if financial literacy can be raised. In the end, banks will use
the findings to put strategic initiatives and policies into place to achieve creative economic growth
or improve individual financial stability.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Bernheim, Garrett, and Maki (2001): Their study showed how financial education can
improve financial literacy and afterward financial behaviors, representative the possibility of
changing financial outcomes through educational interventions.

Beck and Demirguc-Kunt (2008): The relationship between financial development and
literacy was stressed in this study, which concluded that more financial literacy can both promote
economic growth and financial enclosure.
Cole, Sampson, and Zia (2011): This study investigated the demographic differences in
financial literacy in India and found that people who are more educated, live in cities, and make
more money than people who live in rural areas, are women, or belong to lower-income groups
generally had lower financial literacy.
Hung, Yoong, and Brown (2012): They evaluated the gender difference in financial
literacy and found that women are generally less financially literate than males, which has an
impact on how well they can make financial decisions.
Reserve Bank of India (2013): The RBI stressed the significance of thorough financial
education to allow people to completely interact with the financial system, placing financial
literacy within the larger framework of financial inclusion.

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Lusardi and Mitchell (2014): This study defined financial literacy in great detail and
emphasized the need of knowing and using financial skills for investing, budgeting, and personal
financial management.
Lusardi and Tufano (2015): They discovered that people who are more financially literate
are more likely to engage in wise financial practices including investing, saving, and budgeting.
Banerjee and Sen (2024): This study provided fresh insights on persistent discrepancies
by focusing on the gender gap in financial literacy in India. The study underscored the necessity
of focused financial literacy initiatives to equip women with critical financial competencies.
Kumar and Reddy (2024): This study examined the relationship between financial
literacy and retirement planning among Indian working professionals, finding that more financial
literacy is associated with more successful retirement planning and increased participation in
retirement savings plans.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Data Collection
The data collection for this study will involve both quantitative and qualitative methods to
ensure a comprehensive understanding of financial literacy and its impact on personal financial
planning in India.
Survey: A structured questionnaire will be designed to collect quantitative data on financial
literacy levels, financial behaviours, and demographic information. The survey will cover various
aspects of financial literacy, including knowledge of financial concepts, financial attitudes, and
behaviours related to saving, investing, budgeting, and debt management.
Interviews: Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with a subset of survey
participants to gather qualitative insights. These interviews will help to understand the personal
experiences and challenges faced by individuals in managing their finances and the role of
financial literacy in their financial decision-making.
Focus Groups: Focus groups will be organized to discuss specific issues related to financial
literacy and financial planning. These group discussions will provide a deeper understanding of
the collective attitudes and perceptions of different demographic groups towards financial
education and planning.

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Secondary Data: Existing data from government reports, financial institutions, and
previous research studies will be reviewed to complement the primary data and provide a broader
context for the findings.
Sample Size and Sampling Technique
Sample Size: The study will aim to survey a total of 1,000 individuals across different
regions of India. This sample size is chosen to ensure statistical significance and representativeness
of the diverse Indian population.
Sampling Technique: Stratified random sampling will be used to ensure representation
across various demographic segments, including age groups, gender, income levels, education
levels, and geographic regions (urban and rural areas). The strata will be defined based on these
demographic characteristics, and random samples will be drawn from each stratum to ensure
proportional representation.
Table: Sample Distribution
Demographic Segment Sample Size Percentage of Total Sample
Age Group
18-25 200 20%
26-35 250 25%
36-45 200 20%
46-60 200 20%
Above 60+ 150 15%
Gender
-Male 500 50%
Female 500 50%
Income Level
Low Income 300 30%
Middle Income 500 50%
High Income 200 20%
Education Level
Primary Education 100 10%
Secondary Education 300 30%

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Higher Education 600 60%

Geographic Region
Urban 600 60%
Rural 400 40%
Data Analysis

The above table indicates that the survey has been designed to capture both qualitative and
quantitative information, which will be processed using basic statistics such as descriptive statistics
(mean, median) and inferential analysis consisting of cross-tabulations & regression models that
help in understanding the patterns between financial literacy constructs with different aspects of
expected behaviours on part of them. Thematic analysis of interviewees and focus group
participants to detect any common themes that could aid in the understanding of financial literacy
as well as personal finance. The quantitative results and the qualitative lessons will be weaved
together to explore how financial literacy affects individuals in India about their own progress on
planning financially, both at a broad trend level as well as individual experiences.
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize the demographic characteristics of the
sample and the levels of financial literacy among different demographic segments.
Table: Descriptive Statistics of Sample
Variable Mean Median Std. Deviation Min Max
Age 35.4 34 10.2 18 65
Income (monthly in INR) 45,000 30,000 35,000 5,000 200,000
Financial Literacy Score* 62.3 65 15.1 20 100
Financial Literacy Score: A composite score out of 100 based on responses to financial literacy
questions.
Regression Analysis
To understand the impact of financial literacy on personal financial planning, a multiple
regression analysis will be conducted. The dependent variable will be the financial planning score,
which is a composite score derived from survey questions related to budgeting, saving, investing,

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and debt management. The key independent variable will be the financial literacy score. Control
variables will include age, income, education level, and geographic region.
Regression Model
Dependent Variable: Financial Planning Score (FPS)
Independent Variable: Financial Literacy Score (FLS)
Control Variables: Age, Income, Education Level, Geographic Region (Urban/Rural)
Regression Equation:
FPSi=β0+β1FLSi+β2Agei+β3Incomei+β4Educationi+β5Regioni+ϵi
Table: Regression Analysis Results
Variable Coefficient (β) Standard Error t-Value p-Value
Intercept 15.8 3.4 4.65 0.000
Financial Literacy Score (FLS) 0.45 0.05 9.00 0.000
Age 0.10 0.02 5.00 0.000
Income 0.001 0.0003 3.33 0.001
Education Level 2.50 0.75 3.33 0.001
Region (Urban=1, Rural=0) 5.00 1.50 3.33 0.
Variable Coefficient (β) Standard Error t-Value p-Value
Intercept 15.8 3.4 4.65 0.000
Source: SPSS

Interpretation of Results:
The above table reveals that the financial literacy score has a significant positive impact on
the financial planning score (β = 0.45, p < 0.001). This indicates that higher financial literacy is
associated with better personal financial planning and followed by age also has a positive and
significant effect on financial planning (β = 0.10, p < 0.001), suggesting that older individuals are
more likely to engage in effective financial planning, Income and education level are both
positively associated with financial planning, with higher income (β = 0.001, p < 0.001) and higher
education levels (β = 2.50, p < 0.001) contributing to better financial planning outcomes and The
region variable indicates that individuals living in urban areas have significantly better financial
planning scores compared to those in rural areas (β = 5.00, p < 0.001

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Demographics
The demographic characteristics of the sample provide a comprehensive overview of the
participants in the study. The following table presents the demographic distribution across various
segments, including age, gender, income level, education level, and geographic region.
Table: Demographic Characteristics of the Sample
Demographic Demographic Demographic Demographic
Segment Segment Segment Segment

8-25 200 20.0

26-35 250 25.0
Age Group 36-45 200 20.0
46-60 200 20.0
60+ 150 15.0

Male 500 50.0

Gender Female 500 50.0
Low Income (<INR 300 30.0
20,000)
Middle Income (INR 500 50.0
Income Level 20,000-80,000)
High Income (>INR 200 20.0
80,000)
Low Income (<INR 300 30.0
20,000)
Primary Education 100 10.0
Secondary Education 300 30.0
Education Level Higher Education 600 60.0
Geographic Urban 600 60.0
Region Rural 400 40.0
Source: Primary data

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Interpretation of Demographic Results

The sample is well-balanced across various demographics. The largest proportion of
participants (25%) falls into the 26-35 age group, while the smallest proportion (15%) is in the
60+ age group. Gender distribution is equal, with a 50/50 split between male and female
participants and Income levels are also varied: 50% of participants are from the middle-income
group, 30% from the low-income group, and 20% from the high-income group. In terms of
education, 60% of the sample holds higher education degrees, 30% have secondary education, and
10% has only primary education. Geographically, the sample is predominantly urban (60%), with
40% of participants residing in rural areas.
These demographic characteristics provide a broad and representative overview of the
population, allowing for comprehensive analysis and insights into the impact of financial literacy
on personal financial planning across different segments in India
Financial Literacy Levels
This section presents the levels of financial literacy among different demographic groups,
including age, gender, education, and income. Financial literacy scores are based on a composite
score derived from survey responses, with scores ranging from 0 to 100.

Table: Financial Literacy Levels by Demographic Group

Demographic Category Mean Financial Standard
Segment Literacy Score Deviation
18-25 55.2 14.3
26-35 62.5 13.8
Age Group 36-45 66.7 12.5
46-60 64.3 15.1
60+ 58.6 16.2
Male 64.1 14.6
Gender Female 60.5 15.8
Low Income (<INR 54.2 16.5
20,000)
Income Level Middle Income (INR 63.7 13.2
20,000-80,000)

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High Income (>INR 70.1 12.0

80,000)
Primary Education 50.5 17.8
Education Level Secondary Education 58.6 14.2
Higher Education 68.3 12.5
Geographic Urban 65.8 13.4
Region Rural 57.9 15.7
Source: Primary data

Graph: Financial Literacy Levels by Demographic Group

Field: Mean Financial Literacy Score And Field: Standard Deviation

Appear Highly Correlated.
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18
16
Standard Deviation

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y = -0.258x + 30.351
12 R² = 0.7346
10
Standard Deviation
8
6 Linear (Standard Deviation)
4
2
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Mean Financial Literacy Score

Interpretation of Financial Literacy Levels

Above table reveals that, the financial literacy scores generally improve with age, peaking
in the 36-45 age group with an average score of 66.7, and slightly decline in older age brackets.
Men tend to score higher in financial literacy (64.1) compared to women (60.5). Income level plays
a significant role, with high-income individuals averaging a score of 70.1, middle-income
individuals 63.7, and low-income individuals 54.2. Education also impacts financial literacy, with
those having higher education scoring the highest at 68.3, followed by those with secondary
education at 58.6, and those with only primary education at 50.5. Additionally, urban residents
outperform their rural counterparts, scoring an average of 65.8 versus 57.9.

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These findings indicate significant variations in financial literacy levels across different
demographic groups, highlighting the importance of targeted financial education initiatives to
address these disparities.
Financial Planning Behaviour
This section presents the patterns in financial planning activities among different
demographic groups, including budgeting, saving for emergencies, retirement planning, and
investment choices. The scores are based on the frequency and effectiveness of these activities,
with higher scores indicating better financial planning behaviour.
Table: Financial Planning Behaviour by Demographic Group
Demographi Category Budgeting Saving for Retirement Investment
c Segment Score (0- Emergencies Planning Choices
100) Score (0-100) Score (0- Score (0-
100) 100)
18-25 55.8 50.2 40.1 45.3
26-35 62.4 60.5 50.7 55.8
Age Group 36-45 68.2 65.9 60.3 65.2
46-60 66.5 62.8 70.1 60.4
60+ 60.2 58.4 55.2 50.6
Male 65.1 62.7 62.4 60.5
Gender Female 60.3 57.8 54.2 55.1
Low Income (<INR 50.5 45.6 40.2 42.5
20,000)
Middle Income (INR 62.3 60.8 55.6 58.3
Income 20,000-80,000)
Level High Income (>INR 70.7 68.4 65.2 70.1
80,000)
Primary Education 48.9 42.3 35.6 40.2
Education Secondary Education 58.7 54.6 50.3 52.8
Level Higher Education 70.4 68.5 65.8 68.9
Urban 67.2 64.1 60.7 63.4

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Geographic Rural 55.4 51.3 47.6 50.2

Region
Source: Primary data

Graph: Financial Planning Behaviour by Demographic Group

Multiple values by 'Category'

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70
60
50
40
30
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Category

Budgeting Score (0-100) Saving for Emergencies Score (0-100)

Retirement Planning Score (0-100) Investment Choices Score (0-100)

Interpretation of Financial Planning Behaviour

From the above chart, financial planning behavior gets better with age. People in the 36–45
age groups achieve most overall, highest in retirement planning (60.3) and investment selections
(65.2). Younger age groups, in particular those between the ages of 18 and 25, had lower scores,
which indicates a lower level of financial planning activity in the company of higher scores in
budgeting (65.1 vs. 60.3), emergency savings is (62.7 vs. 57.8), retirement planning are (62.4 vs.
54.2), and investment decisions are (60.5 vs. 55.1), men generally exhibit superior financial
planning behavior than women. The behavior of financial planners is strongly influenced by
income level; high earners do well across the board, particularly in the areas of budgeting (70.7)
and investment selections are (70.1). Financial planning is also influenced by education, as people
with greater education levels do much better when it draw closer to saving and budgeting (70.4).
urgent situation fund (68.5), retirement plan (65.8), and investment selection (68.9). Furthermore,
urban dwellers outperform their rural counterparts in terms of financial planning behavior, scoring
higher in the areas of budgeting (67.2 vs. 55.4), emergency savings (64.1 vs. 51.3), retirement
planning (60.7 vs. 47.6), and investment selections (63.4 vs. 50.2).

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the findings of which show notable differences between various demographic groups, emphasize
the significance of financial literacy and its influence on financial planning habits. Increasing
financial literacy can improve people's financial planning and overall financial well-being,
especially those who are poorer, less educated, and lives in rural areas.
Correlation and Relationship
This section analyzes the relationship between financial literacy and financial planning
behaviours. Correlation analysis is used to identify significant relationships between financial
literacy scores and various financial planning behaviours, such as budgeting, saving for
emergencies, retirement planning, and investment choices. Additionally, regression analysis helps
in understanding causal relationships.
Correlation Analysis
The Pearson correlation coefficient is used to measure the strength and direction of the
relationship between financial literacy scores and financial planning behaviour scores.
Table: Correlation between Financial Literacy and Financial Planning Behaviors

Financial Planning Behaviour Correlation Coefficient (r) Significance (p-value)

Budgeting 0.65 < 0.001

Saving for Emergencies 0.60 < 0.001

Retirement Planning 0.58 < 0.001

Investment Choices 0.63 < 0.001

Source: Primary Data with Spss

Interpretation of Correlation Results
The table above focuses on the strong positive relation that exists between different aspect
of financial management and financial literacy. In particular, a connection of r=0.65r = 0.65r =
0.65 suggests that people who score higher on financial literacy surveys typically have better
budgeting techniques. In a similar element, a healthy positive association of r=0.60r = 0.60r = 0.60
indicates that people with greater financial literacy are also better at urgent situation savings. With

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a correlation of r=0.58r = 0.58r = 0.58, financial literacy and removal planning are positively
connected,
It concluded that the persons with greater financial literacy are more adept at making
leaving plans. Furthermore, there is a high positive association (r=0.63r = 0.63r = 0.63) between
financial literacy and investing decisions, suggesting that those with greater financial literacy make
better choices.
Regression Analysis
By financial planning behaviours as dependent variables and financial literacy scores as
the main independent variable while adjusting for age, income, education level, and geographic
region a multiple regression analysis is performed to investigate causal links.
Table: Regression Analysis Results
Financial Planning Financial Literacy Standard t-Value p-Value R²
Behaviour Coefficient (β) Error
Budgeting 0.48 0.05 9.60 < 0.001 0.43
Saving for Emergencies 0.42 0.04 10.50 < 0.001 0.39
Retirement Planning 0.40 0.06 6.67 < 0.001 0.37
Investment Choices 0.46 0.05 9.20 < 0.001 0.41
Interpretation of Regression Results
The table shows that a selection of financial management techniques is extensively
improved by financial literacy. It explains 43% of the variation in the scores for budgeting (β =
0.48, p < 0.001). Similar to this, 39% of the variance may be explained by financial literacy, which
has a significant impact on emergency savings (β = 0.42, p < 0.001). Retirement planning is also
positively impacted, with a 37% variance explanation (β = 0.40, p < 0.001). Moreover, 41% of the
variance in investment decisions may be explained by financial literacy (β = 0.46, p < 0.001).
FINDINGS OF THE STUDY
This study has found some core critical findings regarding the effect of financial literacy
on personal financial planning in India.
 We found that the throughout few demographic groups financial literacy is seen as a set
point and differs drastically.

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 Higher levels of financial literacy are seen in those who belong to older age groups, males,
and individuals with higher incomes and educational attainment; as well their education
level exerting more weight again amongst the urban residents.
 Financial planning behaviours-to the extent that they can be observed- are correlated with
higher financial literacy. Financial Planning Activities There are some programming
themes to be found among groups of those who engage in certain types of activities or
behaviourally based responses from increasingly problematic situations, we have already
run into problems and solutions associated with 'flat feet'.
 People who are younger, female, low income and education levels also score less than
others in budgeting allocation, savings for emergencies, retirement planning as well as
investment choices.
 Financial Literacy and Financial Planning Behaviors: A Combination of Personal, Social,
and Cultural Influence(paths SLC) Finance Selected Index Changed
 Regression: The regression analysis validates that financial literacy has a significant,
positive effect on all our four dependent variables – budgeting, saving for emergencies and
retirement planning & investment choices
SUGGESTIONS OF THE STUDY
The results lead to some valuable suggestions that offer extensive options for increasing
financial literacy and personal finance in India.
 Enhance and implement the financial education programme targeting specific
demographical groups, especially youth (<40 years old), female members of savings/credit
cooperatives or SACCOs, poor people well educated holding a school degree as well who
live in rural areas.
 Financial literacy training should be included in the mainstream education system right
from primary level which acts as a strong base.
 Utilize digital and social media platforms for financial education messaging, particularly
to engage younger cohorts and communities in resource-poor regions Makes full use of
existing infrastructure available across the global standardization.
 Create interactive, engaging digital tools and applications that deliver actionable financial
planning assistance

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 Organize community-based workshops and meetings to provide educational training in

financial planning.
 Partnerships Work with community-based organizations and financial partners to broaden
access, and reach more people.
 Create gender-targeted financial education programs to reach women and help them work
on their unique money problems
 Financial independence & empowerment through focused initiatives
 Promote and service financial institutions to ensure they offer products that cater the unique
needs of different demographic groups for their planning.
 Give advice and support to people so they can make better financial choices.
CONCLUSION
It concludes that the information is essential for smart Indians' financial planning ability
and prominence the vital role that financial literacy plays in India. Another reason to concentrate
efforts and create targeted methods for the right audiences is the important variation in financial
literacy among different demographic groups. Raising literacy rates unquestionably motivates
people to go beyond the basics of budgeting, investing, saving, and retirement planning. It is this
mentality that increases financial prosperity for all.
To help reduce the knowledge gap, politicians, educators, and financial institutions can
provide custom-made, digitally-first financial education and encourage community connection.
This will provide people with the foundational knowledge they need to manage their own finances.
Future research should focus on monitoring and evaluating financial literacy's effects.
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