Beyond SHGs: What’s Next for Rural Women Entrepreneurs in India
The future of rural women entrepreneurship in India is entering a new stage, with efforts now going beyond small income-earning
The future of rural women entrepreneurship in India is entering a new stage, with efforts now going beyond small income-earning
In the Union Budget 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major plans aimed at strengthening opportunities for girls and women

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, former Union Minister Smriti Irani highlighted a growing trend among global

The Mahila Coir Yojana, a women-oriented self-employment programme implemented under the Coir Vikas Yojana by the Coir Board, is proving

A recent Avendus Wealth–Hurun India Uth Series 2025 report reveals a significant gender imbalance among India’s leading business figures under

In Uttar Pradesh, the Lakhpati Didi initiative is helping rural women transition from household roles into entrepreneurs contributing to the

As India marks the 10th anniversary of the Startup India initiative on January 16, 2026 — a programme that has

Women-led micro and small enterprises (MSEs registered on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) have achieved a significant milestone by securing over

Women entrepreneurs from the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), along with representatives from COWE Haryana, IamSMEofIndia and other

The Bihar government is working on preparing the detailed modalities to provide up to ₹2 lakh in additional financial assistance