Women entrepreneurs in India are on the rise. India is ranked third among countries with the highest percentage of female entrepreneurs, they are starting their own companies as a result of social change and increased educational opportunities for women in India.
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The number has increased by more than five times in the last decade to over 2 million women. Women entrepreneurs are now playing a pivotal role in shaping economies and societies across the country. There is no denying that Indian society has made great strides toward gender parity but there is still a long way to go before we can say that it has achieved equality.
In India, women have been traditionally seen as a housewife, mothers, and daughters-in-law. But in the last decade or so, many Indian women are breaking the shackles of traditional thinking and become entrepreneurs. Women are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs in India. There are a variety of reasons why women in India are taking the entrepreneurial path.
List of Top 10 Successful Women Entrepreneurs in India:
1. Falguni Nayar:
Age:
59 Years
Place:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Founded:
Nykaa
Started:
2012
Type of Industries:
Ecommerce Company, Cosmetics Products, and Beauty Products Online
Occupation:
Founder and CEO of Nykaa
Profession:
Businesswoman/ Entrepreneur
Achievement:
2017 – Winner of the Woman Ahead Category at ETSA
2019 – Businesswoman of the Year Award at the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence
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