Women entrepreneurs show the way for workplace gender parity

Last Updated: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 11:39

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.

Women to comprise 50% of our sellerbase by year-end: Snapdeal

Last Updated: Monday, January 5, 2015, 20:22

Currently, about 30 per cent of Snapdeal's sellers are women entrepreneurs.

WEQ nurtures lady bosses

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 11:57

Grace Hopper Conference to be held in Bangalore on November 15 is all set to empower women entrepreneurs, says Caroline Diana.

‘Fewer women at top due to glass ceiling’

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 18:27

Although more and more women are joining the workforce in India, a glass ceiling is keeping them away from top positions, women entrepreneurs feel.

Financing options not adequate for women entrepreneurs: Survey

Last Updated: Sunday, July 22, 2012, 15:02

This could be attributed to women being first generation entrepreneurs in the gems and jewellery sector, which has been mainly dominated by males.

Fertile environment for women entrepreneurs in India: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 12:52

From being treated as a quiet, supportive half of society, women who want to start a business in India now find the country to provide one of the most fertile environments based on indicators such as business confidence, motivation, financing options and other sources of support.

Google launches programme to help women entrepreneurs

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 18:49

Internet search giant Google has launched a programme to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses through an online presence.

Indo-Pak leaders for steps to encourage women entrepreneurs

Last Updated: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 17:10

Prominent leaders from India and Pakistan on Sunday called for concrete steps to empower women in South Asia by enabling them to assert their economic independence through entrepreneurship as a means of eradicating poverty, illiteracy, disease and crime.

Internet removing gender bias in business: Alibaba.com

Last Updated: Friday, December 9, 2011, 15:55

Indian women entrepreneurs are successfully leveraging the power of internet to challenge the world of male-dominated business, a report said on Friday.

ADB, Japan to support low income women entrepreneurs in India

Last Updated: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 19:35

Multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank and Japan will extend support, including financial assistance, for initiatives to improve skills of low-income women entrepreneurs in India.