Push-Pull Factors influencing the Entrepreneurial Intent of Women in India

Abstract

Women Entrepreneurship is considered as dynamic, social and economic phenomenon across the globe and has gained importance in India in the wake of globalisation. Boosting the participation of women in entrepreneurship has caught the attention of all including academicians, government agencies and policy makers especially from the developing economies. This paper is a comprehensive review and endeavors to explore the push-pull factors which affect the entrepreneurial intent of female entrepreneurs in Maharashtra and recommends a framework to industry practitioners, Self- help Groups, policy makers in determining the pull-push factors which will influence the entrepreneurial intention of females and enhance the entrepreneurial competencies of female entrepreneurs who are committed to the growth of their business.