Women Entrepreneurs
(Search results - 28)IndiaMar 7, 2024, 3:49 PM IST
International Women’s Day 2024: These government schemes will help you start your entrepreneurial career
This Women’s Day, take the opportunity to empower yourself by setting long-term goals and taking steps to achieve them. The government offers financial support to women wanting to start their businesses. If you’re one of them, then start your journey today.
India UntoldMar 7, 2024, 9:17 AM IST
Women Achievers: A love for embroidery helped Seema provide employment to 30 women
Seema Chapadia embarked on her business journey during the lockdown period. When she began receiving praise for her work, she decided to expand her business with the help of other tailors. Today, she provides employment to 30 women in her community.
India UntoldMar 5, 2024, 9:06 AM IST
Women Achievers: Nidhi Yadav’s remarkable entrepreneurial journey to establishing her own clothing brand
Nidhi Yadav was employed at the renowned company Deloitte. She quit her job to follow her passion of venturing into the fashion industry. After completing a course at an international fashion academy, she returned to India and launched her own brand.
India UntoldMar 4, 2024, 11:46 AM IST
Women Achievers: At 64, Navalben is emerging as a leading businesswoman
Navalben’s illiteracy is not a disappointment for her. Even her age never restricted her from becoming a businesswoman. She made something happen that most educated people get intimidated by. She started her business by selling milk to local villages and now she earns crores in a year.
India UntoldFeb 22, 2024, 10:19 AM IST
Ahana Gautam: From Harvard to Launching a Rs 100 Crore Business
Ahana Gautam was working at the renowned P&G company. Dissatisfied with her job, she returned to India to launch her own business. Today, her snack brand is valued at over Rs 100 crore.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 21, 2024, 8:59 AM IST
Women entrepreneurs can get a loan of Rs 1 crore with this govt scheme
Stand-Up India is a government scheme that offers financial support to people from SC/ST community and women entrepreneurs who are above the age of 18. The purpose of this initiative is to facilitate bank loans to at least one SC/ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per branch to set up Greenfield projects.
India UntoldFeb 15, 2024, 1:08 PM IST
Meet Nadia Chauhan, the businesswoman behind Frooti’s immense success
Nadia Chauhan is currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Joint Managing Director of Parle Agro. She has helped the company reach greater heights with her significant roles within the company.
India UntoldJan 15, 2024, 1:27 PM IST
Inspiring Journey of Ved Kumari as a Female Bus Driver in UP Roadways
When the UP Roadways released vacancies in 2021, Ved Kumari applied for it and got in. Subsequently, she received the support of the Skill Development Mission and the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Today, she works a bus driver, and her husband, Mukesh Prajapati works as the conductor of the same bus, issuing tickets to passengers.
India UntoldJan 12, 2024, 1:44 PM IST
Meet Sarita, DTC’s first female bus driver
Sarita received immense support from the Azad Foundation in her driving journey. Despite facing gender discrimination from male drivers who found it offending to accept a woman in the role, Sarita received immense from many people. In 2015, she secured as job on contract basis with DTC.
India UntoldJan 10, 2024, 12:55 PM IST
Madhu Prakash’s Successful Entrepreneurial Beginnings at 60
Madhu Prakash is defying conventional expectations at the age of 60. She is not only managing her business successfully, but her startup also provides employment to women between the age group of 50 to 70. She runs her business named ‘Phulo Phalo’ with her niece Sugandha.
Lifestyle NewsJan 8, 2024, 1:06 PM IST
Poonam Gupta’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Turning Waste into Wealth
Poonam Gupta who once struggled to find a job, runs an international business worth Rs 800 crore. The company operates in countries such as America, China, and India etc.
India UntoldDec 13, 2023, 9:56 AM IST
Meet Shatabdi Sahu, the only female plumbing trainer from Odisha
Shatabdi Sahu holds an engineering degree, and despite receiving job offers from various corporate companies, she chose the path of a plumber trainer. She is the only female plumbing trainer in Odisha. Being one of the firsts, she is being honoured for her unique role.
India UntoldDec 13, 2023, 9:20 AM IST
Sapna Tamta: Extraordinary Tale of Perseverance of an Inspiring Woman
Sapna Tamta endured through many difficulties in her life. At 24, she became a widow. In her second marriage, she faced domestic abuse, mental torture and even suffered physical violence during pregnancy. Today, Sapna is a Senior HR Manager in a reputable company, successfully raising her child as a single parent.
India UntoldNov 9, 2023, 11:13 AM IST
Ruma Devi’s Remarkable Tale from Hardship to Empowering Thousands
Ruma Devi had to discontinue her studies after class 8 due to poverty. Ruma Devi continued the tradition of embroidery that she acquired from her grandmother. Ruma Devi has employed over 22,000 women across 75 villages. Ruma Devi received a special invitation from Harvard University. She engaged in discussions with around a thousand academics, students, and entrepreneurs in America.
India UntoldNov 8, 2023, 11:31 AM IST
JA Radhika: Turning a doll-making hobby into a business venture
Radhika is a patient of brittle bones disease. This condition causes her bones to fracture even without doing any significant activity. Her brother introduced her to the concept of making African dolls. She was 14 and this sparked her interest in crafting dolls from newspapers. Radhika began receiving orders from overseas via social media platforms and by the age of 20, she became an independent entrepreneur.