Context: In this special edition we analyse how women entrepreneurs are shaping India’s future. Women entrepreneurs and their increasing presence in India have significantly influenced the social and economic demographics of the country.

• The participation of women in the labour force has helped millions of families pull out of poverty and has also led to job creation.  20.37% of women are MSME owners Account for 23.3% of  labour force India to add US$ 700 bn to global GDP by increasing women’s participation.