Empowering enterprising women
Nearly 78 per cent Indian women from less-privileged backgrounds want to become entrepreneurs, says a study. TiE has now taken the lead to help them.


The TiE-study revealed that 90 per cent of women at the grassroot level need help in training and education to improve their business skills, specially since 78 per cent of them are keen to start a business but need support. "The objective of this initiative is to recognise more women who are on their own and introduce them to other like-minded women," says Shikha Sharma, CEO, ICICI Prudential Insurance.
Recently, a Grant Thornton International study also showed that in India only 15 per cent women hold senior management positions in privately-held businesses with Chennai topping the list at 22 per cent followed by Delhi (18). The next 2-3 months will witness TiE chapters across India connecting with women keen to start their businesses by holding training sessions in 15 cities. TiE is also planning to set up a fund for women entrepreneurs.
What women want
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