Women Entrepreneurs in Textile Industry: Trends and Issues

Abstract

During the last two decades, Indian women have entered the field of entrepreneurship in increasing numbers. With the emergence and growth of Textile related businesses, they have contributed to the Indian economy & society. These women entrepreneurs have entered many Textile industries and related sectors. Many of the earlier obstacles to their success have been removed, yet some still remain. Further, there has been much progress in the training and development of women entrepreneurs within public policy and academic programs. This paper examines issues like why do women undertake Textile entrepreneurship in India? What factors influence the strategic growth of women-owned textile businesses in India? What are the characteristics of Indian women entrepreneurs exclusively in textile in businesses?What is the greatest obstacles and challenges for women entrepreneurs in textile business and finally explained some policy issues related to improving the Textile business owned by women entrepreneurs.