Bharat Express

women entrepreneurs

The commerce ministry announced Monday that Government e-Marketplace (GeM) surpassed Rs 5 lakh crore in GMV ahead of FY 2024-25's conclusion.

Indian women are making a mark in hospitality, with nearly 30% of Airbnb hosts earning Rs 260 crore in 2024.

Government schemes like GeM are providing women-led businesses with procurement opportunities and collateral-free loans to fuel growth.

UAE Ambassador Abdulnasser Alshaali highlighted the strengthening India-UAE economic ties, citing the UAE-India CEPA Council.

The direct selling industry in Northeast India grew to Rs 1,854 crore in 2022-23, up from Rs 1,599 crore the previous year.

On Thursday, Piyush Goyal announced an 80% concession for women entrepreneurs and a 50% concession for MSMEs on fees for licenses granted by the PESO.

President Droupadi Murmu, in a meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, encouraged women entrepreneurs to proactively identify and support other enterprising women