Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Dr. Aarti Gupta Launches I Am My Own Laxmi Book
Dr. Aarti Gupta is a smart person who wrote a new book called 'I Am My Own Laxmi.'
The book is about teaching women how to understand and manage money.
Many women take care of their homes, jobs and families, but sometimes other people make money choices for them.
Dr. Gupta believes that knowing about money helps women be independent and make their own choices.
The book was launched on August 6, 2026, at a big event in New Delhi, India.
A famous leader named Kiran Bedi spoke there and said girls should also learn how to build wealth.
The book mixes useful money tips with personal stories to make the topic friendly.
Dr. Gupta wants women to join money conversations instead of standing at the side.
She says everyone deserves a seat at the money table.
Dr. Aarti Gupta's debut book 'I Am My Own Laxmi' was launched on 6 August 2026 at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
The book argues that financial literacy is about agency, independence and the power to make choices for women.
Kiran Bedi delivered the keynote address, with remarks by Lakshmi Puri and the author's daughter.
The launch featured a poetry reading by Priya Malik and a conversation between Dr. Gupta and journalist Kaveree Bamzai.
Dr. Gupta is Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Anikarth Ventures and was educated at IIT Kanpur, Harvard University and Northeastern University.
- Who
- Dr. Aarti Gupta, investor, economist and philanthropist, alongside keynote speaker Kiran Bedi
- What
- Launched her debut book 'I Am My Own Laxmi,' which calls financial literacy the next frontier of women's empowerment
- When
- 6 August 2026
- Where
- Bikaner House, New Delhi, India
- Why
- To encourage women to build financial confidence, independence and agency, addressing a rarely discussed gender gap
- Book Title
- I Am My Own Laxmi
- Author
- Dr. Aarti Gupta
- Launch Date
- 6 August 2026
- Launch Venue
- Bikaner House, New Delhi
- Author's Role
- Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner, Anikarth Ventures
- Author's Education
- IIT Kanpur, Harvard University, Northeastern University
- Keynote Speaker
- Kiran Bedi
- Central Theme
- Financial literacy as the next frontier of women's empowerment