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A STUDY ON WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA:
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Ms. Chanchal
Assistant Professor
Swami Shraddhanand College
University of Delhi.
Abstract
Women entrepreneurship is the latest buzzword in the country as women are showing their skills
in various fields and they are performing far better than men in certain areas. Nowadays, women
are performing outstanding in various professions such as Teacher, Lawyer, doctor, scientist,
pilot, engineer etc., if the women can perform these jobs so efficiently along with managing their
household works then why they cannot run a business effectively.Women are simply capable to
run the business far better than man. In spite of so much talent and skills to run a business,
women are impoverished of opportunities, information and knowledge. Despite of women
entrepreneurship movement in India, still women are perceived as inferior to men.Women
entrepreneurship is very important for every country of the world as the economic growth of the
country can be increased only by active participation of both man and women in the business
activities on an equitable basis.India’s large amount of reliance on the service sector has created
greater number of entrepreneurial opportunities for women of our country as they can outshine
their skillsalong with maintaining their household chores. The present paper focuses on the
current status of women entrepreneurship in India and the opportunities and challenges which are
encountered by the Indian women entrepreneurs. This paper also throws a light on few Indian
women entrepreneurs’ and their success story. The study is based on secondary data collected
from published sources. The paper observed that women’s have the required skill and potential
to run a business but they need a supportive environment from both their family and Government
to be successful.
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Keywords: Women entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial opportunities, women entrepreneurs’,
Challenges, opportunities, Impoverished.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND
CHALLENGES
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
According to APJ Abdul Kalam, “Empowerment of women leads to development of a good
family, good society and, ultimately, a good nation. When the woman is happy, the home is
happy. When the home is happy, the society is happy and when the society is happy the state is
happy and when the state is happy there will be peace in the country and it will develop at
greater pace”.
“The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is the treatment of its women.”- —Swami
Vivekananda
Entrepreneurship means action of establishment of new business or revitalizing the old business
in order to take benefit of latest opportunities available. Women entrepreneurship is the latest
buzzword in the country. Woman entrepreneurship means a woman manages all the factors of
production, assuming risks and render employment to others. Now it has been accepted that the
balanced growth and development of an economy is possible only by women empowerment. It is
the requirement for sustainable development. According to Govt. of India, if a business is owned
and managed by a woman or group of women and in that business if they give employment
opportunities to 51% or more to the womenthen it will be called as woman owned business.
The educated women do not desire to spend their whole life in the kitchen and managing the
household chores, they demand equal respect from their partners. But Indian women’s have to
wait long to get their rights and respect in the society as the Indian society has been male
dominated society. Women are contemplated as weaker sex from the beginning and are
perceived as dependent on man for everything. Males were always considered superior and
females were reflected as subordinates to men. Women entrepreneurs in India have to face
various socio-economic problems. Despite of various socio-economic problems, India is
overflowed with the triumph stories of women.
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WOMEN ENTERPRENEURSHIP
Woman entrepreneurs may be defined as woman or group of women who owns, manages and
control a business enterprise. According to Government of India, if an enterprise owned,
managed and controlled by woman in which they have 51% percent of capital and they give
employment to 51% or more then it to the woman will be called as woman owned enterprise.
Indian women do not want to spend their life in the kitchen and now they don’t want themselves
to be preserved as show pieces to be retained at home. Now they are taking the benefit of
globalization and they are making the impact on the domestic as well as global sphere. Women
are doing a remarkable job in striking a balance between their house and career. Women’s
entrepreneurs are major player in any developing country mainly in terms of their impact on
economic development. There are two factors viz., Push factors and pull factors which encourage
women to become entrepreneurs and run their business and become self-independent. Pull
factors are that factor which motivates a woman to do the business as they want to become
independent. Push factors are factors which forces the woman to do the business such as family
pressure and the responsibility shove upon them.
OBJECTIVES:
• To analyze the present status of women entrepreneurship
• To examine the factors which are responsible for inspiring women to become
entrepreneurs
• To study the reasons which are responsible for slow growth of Indian women
entrepreneurs
• To evaluate the role of Government to promote the women entrepreneurship in India
• To study the success stories of few women entrepreneurs
• To provide suggestions to overcome the problems faced by women entrepreneurs.
SECTION II: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
This section involves the review of existing literature enveloping the issue of women
entrepreneurship in India.
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AUTHOR NAME YEAR PAPER NAME RESEARCH
METHADOLOGY
CONCLUSION
1. Kumar,N. 2021 Status of Women-
entrepreneur in Indian
Startups
The study was
based on secondary
data which was
collected from
national and
international
journals and other
authentic sources.
The paper stated the
challenges and present status
of women entrepreneurs in
India and steps taken by
government of India to
promote women
entrepreneurs in India.
2. Sahoo, C. 2020 Women
Entrepreneurship in
India: An Insight into
Problems, Prospects
and Development
The study was
descriptive in nature
and data was
collected from
repute journals and
websites.
The paper stated that the
development of nation is
incomplete without the
development of women. The
paper the importance of
women entrepreneurship for
the economic growth of the
nation.
3. Dr. A. Ramasethu, H. B. 2019 Women
Entrepreneurship in
India
The study was
descriptive in
nature.
The paper stated the present
situation of Indian women
entrepreneurs. The study also
shows the success story of
one of the India’s successful
women entrepreneurs “Hina
Shah”. The study also
suggested some measures to
promote women
entrepreneurs in India.
4. Ramija, B. 2019 Rural Women
Entrepreneurs in India
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The study stated that Indian
women entrepreneurs have
developed over the past few
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decades and they are also
helping in bringing social
change in the society. The
study concluded that women
entrepreneurs contribute to
social, environmental,
economic changes essential
for sustainable development.
5. S. John Kaviarasu, A. D. 2018 Women
Entrepreneurship in
Indian Context: A
Critical Study Of Its
Challenges And
Solutions
The paper was
based on secondary
data collected from
published sources.
The paper concluded that
economic challenges can be
conquered by active
participation of women in
entrepreneurship. The paper
suggested that government
should make programs in
order to support women
entrepreneurs.
6. Agarwal, D. J. 2018 Women
entrepreneurship in
India: Problems and
Essential Strategies
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The study concluded that
women's entrepreneurs play a
very important role in present
business world. The study
observed that women are
skilled enough to strike a
balance between motherhood
and entrepreneurship. The
women entrepreneurs have to
face various socio-economic
problems in India.
7. Thomas, A. E. 2018 Analyzing the growth
of Women
Entrepreneurship in
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The paper concluded that
women's play a very
important role in economic
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India. development of the country.
The study observed that
women's have started entering
professions like engineering,
trade and industry because of
their higher education and
capital resources.
8. Sharma.R. 2017 Women
Entrepreneurs in India
- Emerging Issues and
Challenges
The study was
descriptive in
nature.
The study concluded that
there is a straight relation
between poverty reduction,
economy progress and
women entrepreneurship. The
study also stated that women
entrepreneurs are still in
development phase. The
study also suggested that
women entrepreneurs should
be provided with
entrepreneurial skills.
9. Tiwari, N. 2017 Women
entrepreneurship in
India: A literature
review.
The study was
exploratory in
nature and was
based on secondary
data.
The paper stated that the
socio-economic growth of the
country can be escalated by
the active participation of
women in entrepreneurship.
The study observed that
women's entrepreneurs have
to face a lot of challenges in
India and they were mostly
involved in non-registered
sectors despite so many
rewarding policies by govt.
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10. Thayagaraju, D. N. 2017 “Women
entrepreneurship
development
practices” in India: A
review
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The paper observed that the
various sponsored activities
introduced by the govt. have
furthered only upper middle
class women entrepreneurs.
The study suggested that the
govt. should take steps to
create entrepreneurial
awareness, orientation and
skill development program
among women's.
11. M. Muthukumar. 2017 Women entrepreneurs
in India – Prospective
and challenges
The paper was
based on primary
and secondary data.
The secondary data
was collected from
published reports
and journals.
The paper concluded that an
Indian women entrepreneur
encounters a lot of problems.
The paper suggested that
there is a need to change the
mind set and attitude of
people and Programs should
be made to implement these
changes.
12. Ansari, D. A. 2016 Women
entrepreneurship in
India
The paper was
secondary data.
The paper stated the present
status of women
entrepreneurship in India.
The paper observed that
women entrepreneurs are
major driving force in present
corporate world. The paper
suggested that govt. should
introduce rewarding schemes
that will further help the
women's to face various
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problems and challenges.
13. Vanita Yadav, J. U. 2016 Women
entrepreneurship:
research review and
future directions.
The data was
collected mainly
from EBSCO,
Proquest and
Google scholar
articles.
The study provided result on
the basis of review of 19
literatures of the published
papers during the period 1986
to 2016. The paper observed
that women entrepreneurship
has grown in a large way
since its beginning in the late
1970s.
14. Dr.T.Vijayaragavan. 2014 Problem and
opportunities of
women entrepreneurs
in India
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The study concluded that
women entrepreneurs were
expanding continuously
despite the challenges and
problem. The study observed
that a number of govt.
sponsored events have
benefited only upper middle-
classwomen.
15. Sugaraj and Salve P.S 2014 A study of women
entrepreneurship and
their problems in the
development in
western Maharashtra
The data was
collected through
primary and
secondary data.
Primary data was
collected through
questionnaire and
interviews.
Secondary was
collected through
published sources.
The study examined the
women's contribution in
entrepreneurial activities. The
study took the case of small-
scale industries only. The
study observed that women
participation has increased
considerably in the small
business.
16. R.Sivanesan, D. 2014 A Comparative Study The paper was The study concluded that
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on Rural and Urban
Women Entrepreneurs
– Prospects and
Challenges.
descriptive in
nature. The study
was based on
primary and
secondary data.
women entrepreneurs of rural
and urban are set to encounter
the challenges related to the
business. The paper observed
that involvement of women in
entrepreneurship is increasing
at a substantial rate.
17. Sarmistha Nandy, S. K. 2014 Women
entrepreneurship in
21st century India
The study was
mainly based on
secondary data.
The paper stated that efforts
are needed to bring
improvement in women
entrepreneurship. The paper
also suggested various steps
for women's entrepreneurship
to take various opportunities
and face problems involved
in their business.
18. Vijaykumar and
Jayachitra
2013 Women entrepreneurs
in India- Emerging
issues and challenges
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The study observed that
women's have the prodigious
capacity and potential to
contribute to the economic
development of the nation.
19. Mahajan, S. 2013 Women
entrepreneurship in
India
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The study discussed the
present status of women
entrepreneurs and also
studied the triumph story of
Hina shah. The study also
provided suggestions to
improve the present condition
of women entrepreneur.
20. Sreenivasa Rao Behara,
K. N.
2012 Rural Women
Entrepreneurship in
The study was
based on secondary
The study stated that women
entrepreneurship in India has
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India data which was
collected through
published sources.
increased in the recent years.
The paper observed that
women entrepreneurs have to
encounter various problems at
the start up as well as
operating stage.
21. MEENU GOYAL, J. P. 2011 Women
entrepreneurship in
India – Problems and
Prospects
The study was
based on secondary
data.
The study observed that
innumerable number of steps
had been taken by govt. but
unfortunately, these efforts
have furthered only upper
middle-class women. The
study suggested that women
entrepreneurs should be
directed in such a way to
inculcate entrepreneurial
skills and traits among them.
On the basis of the various studies, it is apparent that the concept of women entrepreneurship has
gained momentum. Women entrepreneurs in India faces a lot of problems and government of
India has initiated various steps to empower the women entrepreneurs but these initiatives have
helped only upper middle-class women entrepreneurs.
SECTION III: DATA AND METHADOLOGY
The study is mainly descriptive in nature and tried to interpretthe situation of women
entrepreneurs in India. The study is based on detailed study of secondary data collected from
domestic as well as international Journals, severalbooks, websites centering on various aspects of
women entrepreneur in India.
SECTION IV: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
The following section deals with analysis and interpretation of the study.
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4.1 CURRENT STATUS OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA
From historic time trade plays a very significant role in India’s economic development. After the
liberalization period, India’s economy has been growing very rapidly. Among the most
significant factors that accelerated the economic development of the country is national and
foreign capital and increase in disposal income. However, most of the researchers are in the
opinion that small and medium enterprises (SME) sector played a significant role in the growth
of Indian economy. This sector accounts for 45% of India’s trade output and provides jobs to
large number of populations. But the contribution of women in MSME sector is minimal. As per
the latest reports, 8.05 million MSME enterprises are owned by the women entrepreneurs out of
total 58.2 million MSME enterprise in the country.
Table 1
Percentage of enterprise by male and women entrepreneurs
Category Male Women
Micro 79.56 20.44
Small 94.74 5.26
Medium 97.33 2.67
All 79.63 20.37
Source: Annual Report, 2018-19 Ministry of Medium and Small Enterprises
The Table 1 shows the mere presence of women entrepreneurs in MSME sector. According to
World bank report 2018, the business environment of India is developing but still, the overall
ecosystem poses certain challenges for businesses owned by women.
Women entrepreneurship in India is still developing. The portrayal of women as entrepreneurs is
quite limited.
Around half of world population is composed of women and in India as well. They are
considered as the better half of the society. At present, Indian women are not contemplated as
showpieces to be kept at home. In modern society, they have taken their feet out of the four walls
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of the house to take active part in various kinds of activities. The women entrepreneurs have
captured a niche for themselves out of the male dominated society. In the initial phase,
household members were unenthusiastic to see the women entrepreneurial growth. To a certain
extent, this condition is changing and yet to encounter the wonderful change to increase the
growth rate in entrepreneurship.
MODEL FOR HELPING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA
This model has been developed by researchers for promoting the development of women
entrepreneurs in India. The major factor which contributes to the development of entrepreneurial
skills in women fundamental skills and training they receive from their childhood and the
attitude of the society.
FIGURE 1 : Factors Which Are Responsible For Sustainable Development Of Women
Entrepreneurs
Financial Aid Technological
Aid
Women Entrepreneurship
Market aid Regulatory
Aid
Socio-cultural Fundamental Education
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Socio-Cultural Factors
The socio-cultural factors are significant factors which are important for the development of
women entrepreneurs. The behavior of people is affected by community values. Socio-cultural
factors include education, socio-cultural values, family, religion, politics etc. A positive socio-
cultural environment promotes entrepreneurial skills in women. The community should have a
supportive attitude to promote women entrepreneurs.
Fundamental education/Training
Women illiteracy is the main cause of socio-economic problems. Because of the lack of
education, Indian women are not conscious about innovation in technological and they do not
have much information related to market economy. Women education should be given greater
importance if India wants to attain sustainable women entrepreneurship in the country. Efforts
should be taken at university level to promote women education.
4.2 FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPIRING WOMEN TO BECOME
ENTREPRENEURS
• Ingenious thinking
• Self-identity and status in the society
• Higher education and qualification
• Support of Partner and other family members
• Idol to others
• Achievement stories of other women entrepreneurs
• Shining future for their children
• Requirement of additional income
• Family Business
• To become financially independent
4.3 REASONS FOR SLOW DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Women entrepreneurs in India have to face an innumerable number of problems throughout their
career. One of the major challenges which is faced by women entrepreneurs in India are access
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to simple and low-cost finance and marketing activities. These challenges have regulated the
growth of women entrepreneur in India. Some of the challenges which is faced by Indian
women are discussed below:
• NON AVAILABILITY OF FINANCE: Indian women entrepreneurs always encounter
the problem of inadequate finance and shortage of working capital. They are not able to
obtain the external finance due to non-availability of physical security because women's
don’t have enough bank balance and assets by their name.
• MARKETING CHALLENGES: Generally, women entrepreneur have to rely on
middlemen to market their products who in turn exploit the women by charging huge
amount of commission from them. It is one of the biggest challenges faced by women as
this area is ruled by men and women with adequate potential fails to make a dent.
• INSUFFICIENT RAW MATERIAL: Women entrepreneurs in India have to face a lot
of challenges while acquiring raw material and other required inputs for manufacture in
adequate quality and quantity.
• STRONG COMPETITION: Women entrepreneur have to face stiff competition from
the present strong industries and highly experienced men in that area. Various women
industries in India are not organized industries.
• LACK OF MANAGERIAL SKILLS: Women entrepreneur might not be skilled in
every activity of the enterprise as they may not be able to dedicate enough time for all
type of functions.
• LACK OF ENTREPRENERIAL APTITUDE: It is one of the major problems of
women entrepreneur as they have lack of entrepreneurial set up of mind. The number of
features of entrepreneurs such as risk taking, novelty etc. maybe not present in women
entrepreneur.
• SHORTAGE OF RISK TAKING CAPABILITY: Women entrepreneurs have shortage
of risk taking ability as compared to men because they have lived a safeguarded life.
• FAMILY DISAGREEMENT: One of the major duties of women's in India is to
upkeep the children and other family members. They have very little time for business
activities. The occupations of their Life partner and education level of their family
members have a great impact on the progress of women entrepreneurship in India. If they
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become entrepreneur they will have less time for family and this will lead to conflict in
the family.
• MALE DOMINATED SOCIETY: In this type of society, women do not get equal
treatment and they are perceived as subordinate to men. The impression of taking up
entrepreneurial activities.
• LEGAL PROCEDURES: Women entrepreneurs find it enormously challenging to
comply with legal formalities such as obtaining license for their business.
4.4 ROLE OF GOVERNMENT TO PROMOTE THE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IN INDIA
Since Independence, the development and growth of woman has been a policy objective.
Government has given priorities to women in almost all the sectors including SSI sector.
Government organizations and non-government organizations have given escalating attention to
women economic contribution through self-employment and industrial ventures.
The FIRST FIVE YEAR PLAN (1951-56)visualizedseveral numbers of measures for women.
Creation of Central Social Welfare Board, Organization of Mahila Mandals and the Community
Development Programs were initial steps in this path.
In the SECOND FIVE YEAR PLAN (1956-61)the women empowerment was associated with
the overall approach of intensive agricultural development programs.
In the THIRD AND FOURTH FIVE YEAR PLAN (1961-66 AND 1969-74), women
education was the major welfare measure.
The FIFTH FIVE YEAR PLAN (1974-79)focused on training of women. This plan was
matched with international women’s decade and the submission of report of the committee on
the status of women in India. In 1976, women's welfare and development bureau were
established under the ministry of social welfare.
The SIXTH FIVE YEAR PLAN (1980-1985) viewed a clear shift from welfare to
development. It identified women's lack of approach to resources as an important factor limiting
their growth.
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The SEVENTH FIVE YEAR PLAN (1985-1990) focused on the need of equality of gender
and women empowerment. For the first time, focused was laid upon qualitative aspects.
The EIGHTH FIVE YEAR PLAN (1992-1997) emphasized upon women empowerment,
mainly at the Grass Root levels, through Panchayati Raj Institutions.
The NINTH FIVE YEAR PLAN (1997-2002)implemented a strategy of Women’s Component
Plan in which women related sectors will be given 30 percent of the funds/benefits.
The TENTH FIVE YEAR PLAN (2002-2007)emphasison empowerment of women through
translating the newly implemented National Policy for Empowerment of Women (2001) into
action and assuring survival, protection and growth and development of women and children
through right based approach.
Presently, Government of India offers various kinds of schemes for women's which are run by
various departments and ministries.
• Trade Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development Scheme for women
(TREAD)
• Swalamban (NORAD)
• Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
• Support to training and employment programme for Women (STEP)
• Swa Shakti project and Swamsiddha scheme
• The Ministry of Small Scale Industry
• Women Component Plan
• Technology Development and Utilization Programme for Women (TDUPW)
• Schemes of Consortium of Women Entrepreneurs of India (CWEI)
• The Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE)
• Scheme of Assistance to Women Co-operatives (SAWP)
• Women Enterprise Development Scheme(WEDS)
• Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
• The Standup India scheme
• Entrepreneurial development Program
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• Khadi and Village Industrial commission (KVIC)
• Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI)
• Women Development Corporation
• Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDPs)
• Marketing of Non-Farm Products of Rural Women (MAHIMA)
• Mahila Samiti Yojana
• Indira Mahila Yojana
• Indira Mahila Kendra
• Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
• SBI‘s Stree Shakti Scheme
• Rajiv Gandhi Mahila Vikas Pariyojana (RGMVP)
4.5 SUGGESTIONS TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS FACED BY WOMEN
ENTREPRENEURS
The removal of problems faced by women entrepreneurs needs a chief change in the traditional
viewpoint and mentality of people in the society despite only creating opportunities for women.
Therefore, it is necessary to plan programs that will address the attitude changes, training and
supportive services. The following measures are suggested for the development of women
entrepreneurship in India:
i. Women entrepreneurs should be provided with the environment which will cooperate,
encourageand stimulate them.
ii. In order to generate awareness among women's regarding various areas to establish their
own business, an awareness programs should be employed.
iii. Efforts should be made to increase the education level of women's in general and also
organize effective training program and personality development programmes to improve
their overall personality standards.
iv. Arrange training programs to improve professional skills. This will motivate women to
start their own business.
v. Educational institutions in cooperation with several government and non-government
bodies to promote entrepreneurship development especially to plan business projects.
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vi. In order to increase their interaction with successful women entrepreneurs, national and
international conferences, trade fair and seminars should be organized at regular
intervals.
vii. Women entrepreneurs should be offered liberal loan terms and subsidies in order to
encourage them.
viii. The weaker section should be provided with funds through various schemes and
incentives offered by the government to develop entrepreneurs in the state.
ix. In the early stage of women entrepreneurship, they may face hurdles but should never
give up in the mid-way.
x. Women entrepreneurs should try to take benefits of the latest technology in their business
activities and upgrade themselves by innovative technologies.
4.6 FEW SUCCESSFUL INDIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR
• Indu Jain: At present, she is Chairperson of India’s largest media group, Bannett,
Coleman & co. ltd. This company has control over Times of India newspaper and other
big Newspaper. She has been conferred with Esteemed Padma Bhushan by the
Government of India in the year 2016.
• Kiran Mazumdar Shaw: At Present, she is the founder Chairman and Managing
director of Biocon Limited. She established Biocon in the Year 1978 and company spread
its wings from an industrial enzyme manufacturing company to a fully integrated bio-
pharmaceutical company. She is also one of the members of board of governers of the
esteemed Indian School Of Business and Indian Institute of technology- Hydearabad.
• Indra Nooyi: She is the CFO and president of Pepsico. She was awarded Esteemed
Padma Bhushan award for her fantastic success in Business and she is an inspiration and
idol to other women's who want to become an entrepreneur.
• Ekta Kapoor: She is the woman who founded the Balaji Telefilms and she is known as
queen bee of Indian Soap opera. She is perfect combination of beauty and brain. She is an
inspiration for the youth.
• Suchi Mukherji: She is the founder of Limeroad. She has done her graduation from
Delhi University and Post-graduation from London School of Economics. Suchi was
selected as 1 of 15 women worldwide ‘rising talents, high potential leaders under 40.
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• Richa Kaur: She is founder of online lingerie store Zivame. She has done her
Engineering from BITS Pilani and post graduate degree Narsee Monji Institute of
Management Studies in the year 2007. Zivame is the first online lingerie store.
CONCLUSION
The study observed that Indian women entrepreneurs are very good and they can strike a very
good balance between their business and family. India has large number of successful women
entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurship is very significant for the growth of an economy. The
study concluded that women entrepreneurs are major diving force in present corporate world.
They are capable adequate to maintain a balance between their work and motherhood. Extremely
qualified, skilled and educated women must be motivated to establish their own business rather
than working as an employee in other organizations. If a woman becomes entrepreneur, she can
provide employment opportunities for more than 10 women in the society. The unidentified
talents and skills of woman can be identified, trained and can be exploit to their best advantage
for various types of trades to escalate the productivity in the industrial sector as well as the
country. Government has initiated various schemes such as concessions, incentives and services
especially for Indian women entrepreneur. A woman entrepreneur has to encounter various
numbers of problems such as financial, health, marketing, family and problems in other areas.
The government and financial bodies must implement some assessable guidelines for women
entrepreneur from time to time.
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