A Bibliometric Analysis of Financial Inclusion in India

Abstract

The objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of FI using R-Studio and VOSviewer. The researcher searched for relevant material in the Lens database using the phrases "financial inclusion" and "economic empowerment." The search produced 237 articles published in India between 2020 and 2024. The author evaluated a total of 237 articles, categorizing them by source, author, year, and keyword cluster. There was a significant increase in research after 2016. This upward trend remained consistent from 2020 to 2023. The "Journal of Social and Economic Development" and "SSRN Electronic Journal" hold widespread recognition as the most esteemed publications in this field. The publications authored by Mathew, J.L., and Mishra, S. have had a significant influence. This study demonstrated the utility of bibliometric analysis, particularly in the context of impact factor. The rationale for this research is to attain an enhanced understanding of the application of the inclusive paradigm in the field of financial inclusion and to assess the current state of research on the concept of financial inclusion.