Nirmala Sitharaman URGES women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to take up leadership roles in large numbers
According to data, the average number of women on boards of domestic companies was 1.03, and 58 per cent of them are independent directors, while 42 per cent are non-independent, she said.
Sep 16, 2022, 20:41 PM IST
India needs to focus on care infra for kids and seniors: Indra Nooyi
She said talent is the most prized resource for a company and a country, and the race for the same is going to get more competitive.
Feb 18, 2022, 21:10 PM IST
Mission Niryatak: Rajasthan readies women entrepreneurs to boost export
Mission Niryatak is being run by a department under woman industries minister Shakuntala Rawat and woman IAS officer Archana Singh.
Dec 19, 2021, 09:19 AM IST
Women entrepreneurs rising amid challenges, says Vanitaa Rawat
In the last decade, India has experienced a surge in entrepreneurship, with many women joining the ranks of major start-ups in recent years
Dec 03, 2021, 17:27 PM IST
Tech Mahindra joins Niti Aayog to support women entrepreneurs
Tech Mahindra will provide mentorship, co-create solutions leveraging new age technologies and support in developing a go-to-market strategy.
Aug 24, 2020, 18:10 PM IST
Women's Day: Special Show on Women Empowerment
Special Show on Women Empowerment running on Zee news for Women's Day. This show is dedicated to all the women who works hard and inspires others. Watch the special segment.
Mar 04, 2020, 08:56 AM IST
IIM Bangalore launches India's first customized online course for aspiring women entrepreneurs
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore today announced the launch of Women Start-up Programme (WSP) – India's first customised online and classroom initiative for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
Jan 09, 2018, 00:09 AM IST
80% of women entrepreneurs self-finance their biz in India
According to a report by sheatwork, a knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs, self finance is a major source of funding for 80 percent of women entrepreneurs.
Nov 21, 2017, 22:02 PM IST
Stand Up India Scheme to benefit at least 2.5 lakh SC/ST, women entrepreneurs
The Scheme envisages extending bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore for setting up greenfield enterprises by scheduled caste/scheduled tribe and Women entrepreneurs and also extending effective handholding support to them.
May 06, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
PM Modi launches Stand up India to promote financial inclusion - In Pics
Giving a push to government's financial inclusion programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Stand-up India scheme under which 1.25 lakh bank branches will provide loans up to Rs 1 crore to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
Apr 05, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Startups, the many challenges women entrepreneurs face
Women entrepreneurs say the current start up friendly environment in the country will help to fight gender stereotyping and enable "risk-taking" and make them empowered.
Mar 08, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
Budget 2016: Govt allocates Rs 500 crore to support SC/ST, women entrepreneurs
Government has allocated Rs 500 crore for scheduled caste, scheduled tribes and women entrepreneurs in the Budget under the Stand Up India scheme.
Feb 29, 2016, 14:20 PM IST
Women entrepreneurs feel social media is their best friend
The entrepreneurs also emphasised that women should voluntarily mentor other women entrepreneurs.
Jan 16, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
PM Modi's Stand Up India Scheme: All you need to know
Know the key facts of PM Narendra Modi's Stand Up India Scheme
Jan 06, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
Women cash in on collateral-free loans offered by Mudra Bank
The bankers said that a majority of the loans are from street vendors, tea stall owners, beauty parlour and boutique owners or for purchasing auto rickshaws or setting up a repair shop.
Oct 05, 2015, 12:29 PM IST
Women entrepreneurs show the way for workplace gender parity
Women account for nearly half of the employable workforce but not all companies have such high levels of gender parity. As entrepreneurship, once considered 'a man's cup of tea', sees a sea change with many women taking the plunge, these new-age start-ups are seen encouraging female participation.
Mar 15, 2015, 11:39 AM IST
Women to comprise 50% of our sellerbase by year-end: Snapdeal
Currently, about 30 per cent of Snapdeal's sellers are women entrepreneurs.
Jan 05, 2015, 20:22 PM IST
'Women take Rs 6.21 lakh cr loan for business'
As per an IFC report, 90 percent of women are meeting their financial requirements from the informal sector.
Jun 13, 2014, 18:49 PM IST
