Women entrepreneurs play increasingly important roles in enterprise development, employment generation, innovation, family-business growth, community development and the nation’s economic progress.
Their contribution spans manufacturing, technology, exports, professional services, finance, healthcare, education, retail and emerging industries. As founders, CEOs, directors, partners and family-business successors, they are leading growth, transformation, diversification and expansion.
Their recognition highlights women’s role as pillars of Indian economic, industrial and business growth—and their contribution to the vision of making India a global manufacturing hub and a Viksit Bharat.
Initiated by
Women Entrepreneurs Development Council
WEDC, jointly with Manufacturers & Exporters Association of India, SME Chamber of India and Start-ups Council of India, invites eligible nominations for the Women Entrepreneurs Excellence Awards.
Business growth
Support for manufacturers, corporates, MNCs, SMEs, exporters and allied sectors in growth, exports, industrial setup, finance, investment, mergers, acquisitions, FDI, distribution, franchise, joint ventures, technology transfer and contract manufacturing.
Industrial development
End-to-end guidance for industrial land and premises, private industrial parks, technology parks, warehouses, logistics parks and clusters, including access to suitable Government schemes, incentives and benefits.
Knowledge & advocacy
Conferences, debates, interactive meetings, market research, studies, reports and white papers focused on manufacturing, SMEs, allied sectors, policies, schemes, incentives and industry issues.
Leadership
Recognising leadership across business and industry
The 24th edition honours women whose vision, governance, innovation and contribution create sustainable growth and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.