Anisha Jain, Head of Creative, Strawfit , Bourgeon Foods Inc
Indian women are playing an increasingly crucial role in businesses today. Women are educated, skilled and ambitious enough to have perfected the art of balancing their personal and professional lives. It is still a fact that career – oriented women face a number of barriers while discovering their potential and identity, but it is safe to say that the climate is more conducive now, than it was 15 or 20 years ago. All over the world, women are coming forward and working their way to reclaim their power and authority in every field, and Indian women, an inspiration to all, are second to none in this respect. It is an honor to be a part of this formidable force, and gives us great joy to wish everyone a wonderful Women’s Day.
Srushti Adani, Founder of Wellnest
– Indian women are natural entrepreneurs: given the gendered conditioning we go through since childhood, we quickly learn the art of effective problem-solving and multitasking; they become our innate qualities. “Personal” women entrepreneurs always existed in Indian society- they run the household, like a business, optimizing and allocating resources to maximize efficiency, managing multiple vendors and “customers” and ensuring overall satisfaction. So, I think the emergence of “professional” women entrepreneurs in India was a long time coming, and given the opportunities and awareness becoming available now (even though it’s a long road ahead), it is here to stay.
– Women are the fabric of society as caregivers, nurturers, and organizers. Professionally, there is an unquestionable economic case for promoting and supporting women entrepreneurs; they constitute almost half of the population of the country and are a powerhouse of creativity, innovation, and sustainable initiatives: aspects that require a significant push within the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem. But personally, too, they are at least partially (if not primarily, in many cases) responsible for raising children, the future of the country, and hold a significant role in eliminating gender bias within kids, thereby creating an inclusive future for the country.
Mr. Siddhartha Shukla, Founder & CEO of DigiDarts
“Female leaders have constructively contributed to shaping the future of the world. Their success is attributed to their untiring hard work, persistence, and adamant optimism. Today, female professionals hailing from diverse backgrounds have marked their strong presence across industries. And, when we talk about the growth of Indian women entrepreneurs, specifically in the field of digital marketing, we see infinite possibilities; we see leading potential; we see a determination to revolutionize the digital realm”
Ms. Ankita Dabas, Global CMO, LaunchMyCareer.
Women are natural entrepreneurs and good multitaskers. They are efficient in solving abstract problems and are ready to face new challenges and adapt to new roles. Women are equal to men in all aspects of the work, the emergence of women entrepreneurs is mostly skill-based. Women have a good analytical mind, which helps in the expansion and growth of the business. The future for women entrepreneurs is very promising as we break the chains of gender bias women leaders are gearing up for the further expansion of the horizons of their capabilities.
India has emerged as one of the important economies in the world, women have an equal role to play in it. A gender bias economy could never be very sustainable. We find women in many of the important roles in India, who contributes to the county’s economy. Many of the unicorns and other companies are led by women entrepreneurs. Women have made the Indian workforce and economy stronger than before. However, a lot is still to be desired. Gender bias issues are prevalent in many tier II & III cities. In the recent future, we will witness more women entrepreneurs emerging from the small cities and achieving their dreams and contributing to the economic growth of the country.
Ms. Sushma Singhvi, Founder & President of Gunjan Foundation
Women entrepreneurs and their growing presence in India have had a tremendous impact on the country’s social and economic demography. Women’s participation in the labour force has aided millions of families in escaping poverty and has resulted in the creation of jobs. Women are known for their leadership abilities, and as a result, they dominate new-age industries such as electronic manufacturing, where women make up more than half of the workforce due to their high-precision work and higher productivity levels. This positive approach toward work, as well as outstanding business abilities, has highlighted the relevance of women in the present workplace, as well as in the future. And, as you know, the present leads to the future, women will always be a vital ingredient for the property of India.
Women own 20.37 percent of MSME businesses in India, accounting for 23.3 percent of the workforce. They are thought to be the economy’s backbone. Women make up a bigger share of workers in the manufacturing and agriculture industries than men. These industries are often credited with assisting families in escaping poverty and contributing to increased household income. Furthermore, literacy rates among women increased by 8.8% in FY21, highlighting the country’s promising future.
Women-driven businesses give, the economy a huge boost. There are 432 million working-age women in India, and 13.5–15.7 million women-owned businesses employ 22–27 million people directly. In addition, a large percentage of firms are run by women. Indian women are powerful entrepreneurs with a strong desire to start their own company.
