The Changing Landscape of Women Entrepreneurship: Exploring Key Success Factors

S. V. Akilandeeswari (), Vinita Shrivastava (), Akram Pasha (), Varsha Agarwal (), Puspalata Mahapatra () and Sanghamitra Behera ()

SPAST Reports, 2024, vol. 1, issue 1

Abstract: Women entrepreneurship (WE) in India is gaining increasing attention and significance as a driver ofeconomic growth and social empowerment. This study provides a thorough examination of the multifacetedfactors that shape the landscape of women entrepreneurship in the Indian context.This study delves into themultifaceted variables that influence WE with a focus on "financial capital (FC), social capital (SC), andhuman capital (HC)." It emphasizes the foremost importance of these variables in determining theentrepreneurial path of women and investigates the intricate relationships between them. To conduct thisresearch, a sample of 125 women entrepreneurs operating their enterprises in Karnataka State was taken. Thestudy treated FC, SC & HC as independent variables and WE success as the dependent variable. The findingsrevealed that FC had the most substantial impact, followed by HC , and finally, social capital, on the successof WE. By gaining insights from this study of these critical factors, the various stakeholders as policymakers,managers, researchers, as well wannabe WE can gather valuable insights to cultivate a supportive ecosystemfor women's entrepreneurship, ultimately fostering economic growth and development.

Keywords: Determinants; Women Entrepreneurs; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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