My long and awesome journey with BFIL started in 2008. I joined as an executive in the administration department and steadily rose to my current position. At BFIL there is a strong emphasis on process, policies and cost consciousness. The discipline and rigour helped me in my professional and personal life. BFIL is a good place for women to work as the senior management and colleagues are very supportive.

The work culture, respect for colleagues and emphasis on teamwork have all contributed to BFIL being recognised as one of the best companies to work for in India. On the personal front as an individual, working with BFIL has made me positive and more confident. The confidence has helped me become a strong and effective team leader.

I have been working with BFIL for the past 8 years. Hailing from a small town I was initially apprehensive about working for a big company. Adapting to work culture and environment was easy as people treated me with respect. BFIL has played a big role in shaping my professional and personal growth. A promotion early in my career boosted my confidence and made me realise that BFIL provides good growth opportunities for hard working people like me. I then decided to study further and completed my graduation. Senior management and my peers were extremely helpful and it was only because of opportunities provided by BFIL that I was able to rise and shine.

During my work, I meet a lot of customers who have risen from stark poverty and now run small businesses. They earn a decent income and support their families. BFIL provided loans to them during difficult times and helped them become financially independent. The respect my colleagues and I get from customers is heart-warming. Helping people in need is a trait I picked up while working at BFIL, which I will cherish through my life.

I joined BFIL as a Sangam Manager in 2003. I got to know about the company from my mother, who joined as a member. Our financial condition was not good, and I was looking for a job to support my family. Employment opportunities were limited and I was staring at a bleak future. In such a scenario, I was thrilled when I received a job offer from BFIL. I took up the offer and have never looked back since. Whatever I am today is because of BFIL. I too started small like BFIL and today I am proud to have grown into a senior role. The company also grew leaps and bounds to become one of India’s largest financial services company. The best thing I like about BFIL is that it helps the poor women break free from the vicious cycle of poverty and become financially independent. The company takes good care of women employees and I always felt that I was part of one big family.

I decided long ago that I owe it to the company for having supported me during my difficult days and will never part ways. I continued working for BFIL even after getting married as my husband appreciated the company work culture. BFIL changed my life and transformed me as an individual. It gave me an identity and a purpose in life for which I will be eternally grateful.