In India, the sector of women entrepreneurs is expanding quickly and plays a major role in both social and economic growth. With an emphasis on women entrepreneurs specifically, this review examines the many facets of entrepreneurship. The objective of this study is to offer significant insights and suggestions for fostering a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem for women entrepreneurs in India by addressing the obstacles and promoting the enablers. The ultimate objective is to enable women to reach their full potential as entrepreneurs and so make a positive impact on social and economic progress. It explores the meaning and nature of entrepreneurship, emphasising the special qualities and difficulties that women encounter in this field. In order to comprehend the contextual and motivating elements impacting women's entrepreneurial activity, theories of women entrepreneurship are explored. These theories offer a thorough framework for analysing women's engagement in entrepreneurship since they take into account psychological, sociological, and economic viewpoints. Qualities like creativity, risk-taking, and leadership, all necessary for a successful business, are talked about in regard to female entrepreneurs. The common issues that female entrepreneurs face in India are insufficient self-belief, lack of knowledge, underestimating their potential, lack of belief in a female entrepreneur, social restrictions, insufficient possibilities, domination of men, money issues, issues in the production and innovation sector and issues with marketing. Additionally, the report provides useful advice and methods for promoting and advancing women's entrepreneurship in India. These consist of financial resources, policy assistance, networking opportunities, and access to education and training. The study concluded that women entrepreneurs can continue to propel economic progress and serve as an inspiration to the upcoming generation of founders if they are given the proper tools and assistance.
Badavath et al. (2025) studied this question.