{"id":32802,"date":"2026-04-04T20:45:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=32802"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:17:22","slug":"women-entrepreneurs-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs in India Who Built Multi-Crore Businesses from Scratch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Women Entrepreneurs in India<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>There has been a silent revolution in the entrepreneurial environment of India. The male stereotype of the large business being constructed by men or inherited wealth has been destroyed by strong-willed women who began with little more than a good idea and a strong determination. These women entrepreneurs did not only succeed in the financial arena, but also led the way to first-generation founders, proving their resilience, strategic thinking, and market acumen.<\/p>\n<p>This paper discusses the experiences of five great Indian women who have built small businesses into multi-crore organizations, the main insights of their business plans, the areas that women can start businesses in and emerge as high-potential, and how professional consulting services such as NPCS can assist them in transforming ideas into businesses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Explore_This_Book_Opportunities_for_Women_Entrepreneurship_with_Project_Profiles_2nd_Edition\" >Explore This Book: Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurship (with Project Profiles) 2nd Edition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#1_Kiran_Mazumdar-Shaw_Global_Biopharma_Leader_Garage_Startup\" >1. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Global Biopharma Leader: Garage Startup.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Lessons_to_learn_as_an_entrepreneur\" >Lessons to learn as an entrepreneur:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#2_Falguni_Nayar_Making_Personal_Savings_a_Beauty_Empire\" >2. Falguni Nayar: Making Personal Savings a Beauty Empire.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Critical_Information_on_being_an_entrepreneur_as_a_woman\" >Critical Information on being an entrepreneur as a woman:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#View_Full_Project_Details_Project_Reports_Profiles\" >View Full Project Details: Project Reports &amp; Profiles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#3_Vandana_Luthra_Wellness_Grounded\" >3. Vandana Luthra: Wellness Grounded.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#What_is_Unique_about_VLCC\" >What is Unique about VLCC:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#4_Vineeta_Singh_Local_Clues_to_Mass-Market_Success\" >4. Vineeta Singh: Local Clues to Mass-Market Success.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Lessons_for_Founders\" >Lessons for Founders:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Start_with_clarity%E2%80%94choose_the_best_business_idea\" >Start with clarity\u2014choose the best business idea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#5_Ekta_Kapoor_The_Industrial_Thinking_in_the_Creative_Industries\" >5. Ekta Kapoor: The Industrial Thinking in the Creative Industries.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Lessons_Beyond_Media\" >Lessons Beyond Media:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#High-Potential_Sectors_for_Women-Led_Startups_in_India\" >High-Potential Sectors for Women-Led Startups in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#How_NPCS_Can_Help_Women_Entrepreneurs\" >How NPCS Can Help Women Entrepreneurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Related_Article_42_Most_Profitable_Manufacturing_Business_Ideas_in_India_Under_%E2%82%B910_Crore_Investment_Guide\" >Related Article: 42 Most Profitable Manufacturing Business Ideas in India Under \u20b910 Crore Investment Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/women-entrepreneurs-in-india\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_This_Book_Opportunities_for_Women_Entrepreneurship_with_Project_Profiles_2nd_Edition\"><\/span>Explore This Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/opportunities-for-women-entrepreneurship-with-project-profiles-2nd-edition\/isbn-9788178331300\/zb,,1b,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurship (with Project Profiles) 2nd Edition<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Kiran_Mazumdar-Shaw_Global_Biopharma_Leader_Garage_Startup\"><\/span>1. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Global Biopharma Leader: Garage Startup.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Biocon was established in 1978 by a young entrepreneur by the name Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in a small garage in Bengaluru. She had the knowledge in fermentation and brewing, and she was not taken seriously in a male dominated biotech industry. With limited resources she worked on high-quality biopharmaceutical products, biosimilars, insulin, and monoclonal antibodies, which are today in the markets in the United States, Europe, and emerging countries.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_to_learn_as_an_entrepreneur\"><\/span>Lessons to learn as an entrepreneur:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Select industries that have assured demand all over the world.<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of cost advantage of manufacturing in India.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on long-term protection by targeting high-technical and regulatory barrier industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>First-generation founders now have fertile grounds to venture into biopharma sector with government programs such as Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and pharmaceutical manufacturing incentives.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Falguni_Nayar_Making_Personal_Savings_a_Beauty_Empire\"><\/span>2. Falguni Nayar: Making Personal Savings a Beauty Empire.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Falguni Nayar started Nykaa when she was 49 years old after 20 years in the field of investment banking. She saw a disjointed beauty industry in India and became aware of the increasing need of women to have curated and trustworthy products. The success of Nykaa was based on customer psychology, building a strong brand, and content marketing and influencer strategy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical_Information_on_being_an_entrepreneur_as_a_woman\"><\/span>Critical Information on being an entrepreneur as a woman:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Target underserved market segments.<\/li>\n<li>Create brand trust via curation and interesting content.<\/li>\n<li>Discover local production of Ayurvedic and herbal products to grow effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The case of Falguni Nayar has shown that even saturated or messy markets can be profitable with customer-first thinking and disciplined action.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Full_Project_Details_Project_Reports_Profiles\"><\/span>View Full Project Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project\">Project Reports &amp; Profiles<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-724x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-512x724.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-1024x1449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97-920x1301.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-97.jpg 1587w\" alt=\"Women Entrepreneurs in India\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Vandana_Luthra_Wellness_Grounded\"><\/span>3. Vandana Luthra: Wellness Grounded.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vandana Luthra established her first VLCC wellness center in New Delhi at the time when there was practically no organized wellness industry in India. She extended her business to include pan-Asian chain including hundreds of centers, nutraceuticals, skincare and haircare products.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Unique_about_VLCC\"><\/span>What is Unique about VLCC:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Developed the demand through educating customers on wellness.<\/li>\n<li>Created own-line products so as to guarantee higher margins and customer loyalty.<\/li>\n<li>Scalable growth through promoted government programs such as PMEGP, MUDRA and food PLI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The experience of VLCC underscores the influence of vertical integration, both in the manufacturing and branded service provision as a sustainable competitive advantage strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Vineeta_Singh_Local_Clues_to_Mass-Market_Success\"><\/span>4. Vineeta Singh: Local Clues to Mass-Market Success.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vineeta Singh, the co-founder of SUGAR Cosmetics targeted Indian skin tones, tropical climates, and price-sensitive clients in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Investing in formulation, quality packaging, and domestic production, SUGAR obtained the mass-market appeal online and offline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_for_Founders\"><\/span>Lessons for Founders:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus more on local needs product-first innovation.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in local production to have an improved quality and margins.<\/li>\n<li>Use PLI and MSME plans to expand efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This strategy by Singh is an indication that there can be sustainable competitive advantages generated by local market knowledge and manufacturing control.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_clarity%E2%80%94choose_the_best_business_idea\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\">Start with clarity\u2014choose the best business idea<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ekta_Kapoor_The_Industrial_Thinking_in_the_Creative_Industries\"><\/span>5. Ekta Kapoor: The Industrial Thinking in the Creative Industries.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ekta Kapoor turned Balaji Telefilms into the first industrial level of TV production house in India. When the television was in disarray, she used process discipline, standardization, and volume-based thinking to provide the same content, including iconic shows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_Beyond_Media\"><\/span>Lessons Beyond Media:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use process and standardization in any industry.<\/li>\n<li>Consistency at scale guarantees sustainable long term.<\/li>\n<li>A manufacturing mentality facilitates channel diversification and expansion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The story of Ekta Kapoor shows that organizational thinking and operational discipline can transform the creative projects into multi-crore projects.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Potential_Sectors_for_Women-Led_Startups_in_India\"><\/span>High-Potential Sectors for Women-Led Startups in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a lot of potential in the MSME sector in India as far as women entrepreneurs are concerned. High-growth sectors include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Biopharmaceuticals: APIs, biosimilars, contract manufacturing.<\/li>\n<li>Beauty and Cosmetics: Ayurvedic, natural and D2C brands.<\/li>\n<li>Wellness &amp; FMCG: Nutraceuticals, herbal supplements, functional foods.<\/li>\n<li>Agri-Food Processing: Value added agriculture products, exports and packed food.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Fashion: Green apparel, handlooms, and organic fabrics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>PLI, Startup India, MUDRA loans, and PMEGP schemes by the government have helped to lower barriers to entry and scale to first-generation founders<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Can_Help_Women_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span>How NPCS Can Help Women Entrepreneurs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) deals with conceptualizing business ideas into functioning businesses. Their services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Market research and feasibility studies.<\/li>\n<li>Project reports and financial model.<\/li>\n<li>Process flow charts and equipment specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the case of women entrepreneurs, NPCS makes decisions based on data, and founders are able to manage risks and invest intelligently.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Article_42_Most_Profitable_Manufacturing_Business_Ideas_in_India_Under_%E2%82%B910_Crore_Investment_Guide\"><\/span>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/profitable-manufacturing-business-ideas-2\/\">42 Most Profitable Manufacturing Business Ideas in India Under \u20b910 Crore Investment Guide<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_82238\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l1n4CE-8d4k?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experiences of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Falguni Nayar, Vandana Luthra, Vineeta Singh, and Ekta Kapoor demonstrate a formula that everyone can use to succeed: find a need that has not been met, know your market, and be disciplined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first-generation women entrepreneurs now have a chance to convert ideas into scalable multi-crore ventures like never before with the favourable MSME ecosystem in India, government initiatives, and professional consulting services such as NPCS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is experiencing a new wave of women entrepreneurs, and it is confirming that nothing can hinder vision and strategy and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much money would it cost to start up a manufacturing business in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small cosmetic or Ayurvedic factory can cost \u20b92050 lakh, and a biopharma or nutraceutical business can take 1-5 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you have government schemes targeting women in businesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, with MUDRA loan priority, PMEGP preferential scoring, CGTMSE-guaranteed collateral free loans, and state-based incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What industries are good in exports?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pharmaceuticals, food processing, Ayurvedic products, technical textile and agrochemicals. Export assistance is offered by agencies such as APEDA and Pharmexcil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I know whether my business concept is viable or not?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The demand, rules, equipment, and financial viability are assessed by a professional DPR of NPCS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What do women-led consumer brands grow the fastest in?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wellness, beauty, packaged foods, and agri-products that are sustainable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Women Entrepreneurs in India There has been a silent revolution in the entrepreneurial environment of India. 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