Breaking years of stereotypes, Indian women are proving they are excellent home-makers and businesswomen. In the recent decade, the rise of females in the corporate world has been witnessed, showing that they are in the right direction. Besides these women’s progress, the country is also contributing to help females grow by launching initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, MUDRA Yojana, and SHG-based entrepreneurship programs, among others. From corporate to politics, women can be seen everywhere, reclaiming their value by becoming decision-makers in families, communities, and workplaces.
Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has covered some similar stories, this week, in which Indian women have showcased their pliability and power.
Republic Day 2025: All-Female Contingents & Tableaux Showcase Women Power
The 76th Republic Day celebrations were carried out with great fanfare at Kartavya Path on Sunday morning.
This year’s celebrations laid great emphasis on highlighting women’s empowerment. Various women focused tableaux and contingents shed light on India’s various initiatives towards empowering women and children in the country.
Smriti Irani leads Transformative Force for Gender Equality & Equity at WEF Davos
Smriti Irani, Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good Gender Equity and Equality, led several initiatives on the sidelines of the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. She emerged as a transformative force for Gender Equity and Equality championing gender equity as a key driver of global economic growth and social progress.
Team Australia wins ICC Women's Championship Trophy
Australia was presented on January 29, 2025, after winning the prestigious 10-team competition with the ICC Women's Championship trophy, that offered a pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. Team Captain Alyssa Healy took the trophy on the behalf of International Cricket Council by Mike Baird, the Cricket Australia Chair and ICC Director.
ASUSE 2023-24 Reports 58% of Indian Manufacturing Establishments led by Women
The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24 revealed that around 58 per cent of manufacturing establishments were led by female proprietors, a 4 percentage point increase from the previous year.
The ASUSE report further revealed that 28.1 per cent of workers were females, including 33.7 per cent of won account enterprises (OAEs) during the year 2023-24. The report highlighted the growing presence of women in the entrepreneurial landscape showcasing the significance of gender equity in economic development and the effectiveness of initiatives empowering women entrepreneurs.
President Murmu addresses Parliament Joint Session ahead of Budget 2025
In order to mark the beginning of Union Budget Session 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed Parliament's joint session, emphasizing the government's commitment to youth, education, and women's empowerment. She highlighted India's youth's contributions in startups, sports, and space exploration, and highlighted initiatives like MY Bharat portal, which contributes millions to the nation's development.
Union Budget 2025 Live Updates: FM to Present Union Budget Today
The Union Budget 2025 is all set to be presented today, February 1, Saturday by India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parliament at 11 a.m. The FM will present her eighth (8th) consecutive budget session, making her the first finance minister to achieve this milestone.
The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is expected to introduce a new income tax regime, lower base rates, and increased funding for rural incomes and farmers. The budget also aims to balance welfare spending with fiscal responsibility, targeting a fiscal deficit of 4.5% for FY26. It will focus on infrastructure projects to stimulate job creation and economic activity.
