Moneylife Foundation marked its 15th anniversary with a year of impactful initiatives, continuing its mission to empower citizens through financial literacy, consumer awareness and advocacy. Over the past year, our efforts have contributed to meaningful reforms across key areas—release of our comprehensive report on bank service charges shed light on unfair fee structures, while our other report on challenges in transmission of assets highlighted the growing problem of unclaimed assets, sparking critical conversations. The Foundation’s work on retirement homes played a key role in MahaRERA issuing guidelines to regulate the sector, ensuring better protections for senior citizens. Through expert talks with distinguished speakers like Jehangir Gai, Adv. Prashant Mali, Nandkumar Saravade, Anil Galgali, Zoru Bhathena and many others, we deepened public understanding of issues ranging from consumer rights to cyber security and urban governance. Additionally, our helplines continued to assist individuals on matters related to housing societies, banking, mediclaims, and insurance.
To commemorate this milestone, Moneylife Foundation hosted a special gathering at the prestigious Royal Bombay Yacht Club, bringing together friends, supporters, activists, and long-time well-wishers of the Foundation. The evening was designed as a celebration of our collective journey and the impact we have made together. Instead of speeches and formal presentations, we chose a unique way to reinforce financial literacy—through humour. The highlight of the event was a stand-up comedy performance by Punit Pania, a well-known stand-up comedian, who used wit and satire to shed light on financial and economic issues in an engaging and relatable manner.
The event was not just a celebration of the past 15 years but also an opportunity to reconnect with those who have played a role in shaping Moneylife Foundation’s journey. With renewed enthusiasm, we look forward to continuing our mission, expanding our reach, and advocating for a more financially aware and empowered society.
