{"id":34218,"date":"2026-03-05T17:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=34218"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:10:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:40:58","slug":"start-a-business-for-women-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Business for Women in India (2026): Your Complete Startup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it is a small business in the home or a large company, women have made their contributions in every field. For a woman, independence means earning without any support, building her own income source, and following her passion. In such surroundings, a woman not only balances outer-world work but also balances her personal life. As of 2026, there are thousands of Indian women who have established their own brands, among them Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Biocon), Falguni Nayar (Nykaa), Bandana Luthra (VLCC), Ghazal Alagh (Mamearth), etc. Such success inspires those women who only stayed inside doing household work and haven&#8217;t found any opportunity. But, in 2026, there are various business opportunities for women so that they can prove themselves on a bigger stage. This comprehensive guide will explore how women can start a business, including government schemes, and complete the business setup process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#How_Does_Business_Impact_Womens_Lives\" title=\"How Does Business Impact Women&#8217;s Lives?\">How Does Business Impact Women&#8217;s Lives?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Business_Ideas_for_Women_in_India\" title=\"Business Ideas for Women in India\">Business Ideas for Women in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#How_Can_Women_Start_Their_Business_in_2026\" title=\"How Can Women Start Their Business in 2026?\">How Can Women Start Their Business in 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Step_1_Conduct_Market_Research\" title=\"Step 1: Conduct Market Research\">Step 1: Conduct Market Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Step_2_Make_a_Strong_Plan\" title=\"Step 2: Make a Strong Plan\">Step 2: Make a Strong Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Step_3_Make_a_Budget_Plan\" title=\"Step 3: Make a Budget Plan\">Step 3: Make a Budget Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Step_4_Apply_for_Registration\" title=\"Step 4: Apply for Registration\">Step 4: Apply for Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Step_5_Promote_Your_Business\" title=\"Step 5: Promote Your Business\">Step 5: Promote Your Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Government_Support_Resources_for_Women_Entrepreneurs\" title=\"Government Support &amp; Resources for Women Entrepreneurs\">Government Support &amp; Resources for Women Entrepreneurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#1_Indian_Government_Schemes_for_Women_Entrepreneurs\" title=\"1. Indian Government Schemes for Women Entrepreneurs\u00a0\">1. Indian Government Schemes for Women Entrepreneurs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#2_Business_Loans_By_Banks\" title=\"2. Business Loans By Banks\">2. Business Loans By Banks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#3_Industry-Focused_Skill_Development_Programs\" title=\"3. Industry-Focused Skill Development Programs\">3. Industry-Focused Skill Development Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#4_Private_and_NGO_Assistance\" title=\"4. Private and NGO Assistance\">4. Private and NGO Assistance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Key_Licenses_Registrations_to_Start_a_Business_in_India\" title=\"Key Licenses &amp; Registrations to Start a Business in India\">Key Licenses &amp; Registrations to Start a Business in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Top_Barriers_Women_Face_in_Business_Setup\" title=\"Top Barriers Women Face in Business Setup\u00a0\">Top Barriers Women Face in Business Setup\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#How_Does_LegalRaasta_Help_Women_Entrepreneurs_to_Start_Businesses\" title=\"How Does LegalRaasta Help Women Entrepreneurs to Start Businesses?\">How Does LegalRaasta Help Women Entrepreneurs to Start Businesses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/start-a-business-for-women-in-india\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Business_Impact_Womens_Lives\"><\/span><b>How Does Business Impact Women&#8217;s Lives?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the last 20 years, women have grown in every business sector, which allows them to create their own opportunities and manage work-life balance. A business impacts women&#8217;s lives by fostering economic empowerment, independence, and social mobility. As per the data, the women entrepreneurs mostly invest in family health and education. Their contribution in several fields helps to boost a nation&#8217;s economic range. However, women face several barriers in building and maintaining businesses, such as limited access to finance and societal bias. To overcome these barriers, the Indian government implements various schemes and subsidies for women who want to start their own businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Ideas_for_Women_in_India\"><\/span><b>Business Ideas for Women in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite worrying about a big investment to start a business, women must make a strong plan and hold confidence and passion for a specific thing. As of 2026, Indian women are turning their passion into real-life examples. Here are a few business ideas for women:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Tiffin Services\/Catering<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A great business idea for women who don&#8217;t want to socialise too much and have a passion for cooking. This business service includes preparing food items for working professionals or catering for small local events such as kitty parties or birthdays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Baking &amp; Homemade Chocolates<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you specialise in baking cakes and artisanal chocolates, you must go for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Daycare\/Cr\u00e8che Services<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In current times, this service has the highest demand for working parents and is often run from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Freelance Content Writing\/Editing<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a passion for writing content and expressing your thoughts in words, choose writing blog posts, marketing copy, or technical content for websites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Social Media Management<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The women who are very active on social media and aware of its algorithms can choose to manage social media platforms like Instagram\/Facebook.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Online Tutoring\/Coaching<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start offering personalised academic lessons or coaching in fitness, music, or art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Virtual Assistance or Graphic Design Services<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Convert your ideas into the real world by offering remote administrative support to businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Boutique &amp; Tailoring<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A better business idea for creative women. Start designing and selling clothes, custom tailoring, or ethnic wear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Handmade Jewelry\/Crafts<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Invest in creating and selling unique, beaded, or clay jewellery items.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Candle\/Soap Making<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crafting scented or decorative candles is an ideal business option for gifting and home decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>E-commerce Reselling<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use social media or a website to sell curated products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Beauty &amp; Salon Services<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting a local parlour is often a primary business idea for women. Can also start a bridal makeup studio or a specialised nail art studio.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Gardening\/Plant Care Services<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Selling plants or offering indoor garden setup and maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Photography<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are passionate about clicking every special moment or product, make a career in photography by specialising in photography, candid or small event photography.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Women_Start_Their_Business_in_2026\"><\/span><b>How Can Women Start Their Business in 2026?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investing in products and making a strong plan is not enough for women. Securing the legal authorisation to run a medium- to large-sized business is crucial. But with the right guidance and support, all these steps can be managed. Follow this step-by-step business establishment procedure:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Conduct_Market_Research\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Conduct Market Research<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before starting your business services, it is crucial to do some basic market research. Conduct market research to know about the market trend and whether your service demand is in the market or not. Market research not only saves time but also valuable money. Use these strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communicate with nearby people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use online polls to understand people&#8217;s choices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit nearby markets to analyse local trends<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look for a unique angle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Make_a_Strong_Plan\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Make a Strong Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maybe your business plan is small, but it must be strong, clear, and understandable. The basic questions must be part of your business planning, including<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What services or products do you sell?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which type of customers do you want to target?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What things make your service or products different and unique?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much investment is required to start your small business?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What will be the location to sell the products?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What will be the strategies to promote your business?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A well-structured plan helps to move forward without hesitation when establishing any business and improves overall decision-making in one way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Make_a_Budget_Plan\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Make a Budget Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no need to invest a large amount to start the business. Start with a very small investment. Begin the process by listing all the things that you require, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Raw Materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A mobile phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Internet Connection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If required, any funding can be leveraged for women-focused government schemes or small business loans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Apply_for_Registration\"><\/span><b>Step 4: Apply for Registration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are planning to run only a small business, then there is no requirement to apply for any license or registration. But, in case your business grows after some time, and you want to enter a competitive market, then you need to register your business. The major registrations or licenses required are<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/gst-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GST registration<\/span><\/a><b> certificate<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><b>Shop License<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>UDYAM registration<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These licenses provide the legal authorisation to operate any business lawfully, including getting loans or government benefits more easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Promote_Your_Business\"><\/span><b>Step 5: Promote Your Business<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start promoting your business to your local people, such as friends, family members, relatives, and local groups. Make a group on social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to share daily updates about your small business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Support_Resources_for_Women_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span><b>Government Support &amp; Resources for Women Entrepreneurs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As of 2026, to grow women&#8217;s businesses, there are several resources and supports available, generally provided by the government, banks, and private organisations. With this government support and key resources, the women entrepreneurs in India can easily grow in a short duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Indian_Government_Schemes_for_Women_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span><b>1. Indian Government Schemes for Women Entrepreneurs\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Indian government offers numerous schemes for female entrepreneurs to foster financial independence and business growth. Here is the list of top government schemes for women entrepreneurs in India:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mudra Yojana for Women (Mahila Udhyami Yojana):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Under this scheme, female business owners can get collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh for micro\/small enterprises. But it is categorised in the business growth range: the Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Stand-Up India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Facilitates bank loans between \u20b910 lakh and \u20b91 crore to at least one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Trade Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development (TREAD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: NGOs get 30% government grants for assisting and training women in non-farm activities, with the rest of the loans covering 70%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme (SIDBI): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Under this scheme, female entrepreneurs are eligible to claim a loan of up to 10 lakh to set up new ventures or expand existing small-scale units.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEB):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A NITI Aayog initiative that offers a unified ecosystem for mentorship, funding, and networking to female entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Dena Shakti Scheme:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Provides loans up to Rs 20 lakh to those female entrepreneurs who want to grow in agriculture, retail, and manufacturing. The loan provides interest rate concessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Annapurna Scheme: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Introduced for women who want to run a food catering business, providing loans to buy equipment and utensils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Udyogini Scheme:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Offers loans at low interest rates for females to start businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Business_Loans_By_Banks\"><\/span><b>2. Business Loans By Banks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Several banks and financial institutions provide the loan for females at lower interest rates. The major banks that offer women-specific loans are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punjab National Bank&#8217;s Mahila Udyami Scheme<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HDFC&#8217;s Parivartan Loan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SBI&#8217;s Stree Shakti Loan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the help of this loan, the women entrepreneurs can easily buy equipment, raw materials, or open a shop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Industry-Focused_Skill_Development_Programs\"><\/span><b>3. Industry-Focused Skill Development Programs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are in a new business field, you must leverage free and low-cost training programs that help you learn new skills. Several well-known training resources include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The National Skill Development Corporation, or NSDC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MSME Training Facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NITI Aayog&#8217;s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is part of the Skill India Mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Private_and_NGO_Assistance\"><\/span><b>4. Private and NGO Assistance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, some NGOs and private organisations support women by providing business tools, small funding, and mentorship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For instance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Self-Employed Women&#8217;s Association, or SEWA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TIE Women&#8217;s Network\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Licenses_Registrations_to_Start_a_Business_in_India\"><\/span><b>Key Licenses &amp; Registrations to Start a Business in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before starting any business in India, it is crucial to go through the legal requirements. Even if you are operating an in-house business, securing the right license helps you grow faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>License\/Registration\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Features\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Remark\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Business Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For choosing the right business structure, one must first consider what the nature of your business is and whether you want to operate alone or with members. The common business structures are<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sole Proprietorship: Ideal for women who want to operate alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Partnership Firm: If any female wants to start with someone else.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Private Limited Company or LLP: Ideal if you want to grow your business faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Businesses must be registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>TradeMark Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s mandatory if you have a brand name and is required to prevent unauthorised use. It is mandatory if you have a brand name and is required to prevent unauthorised use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provides the legal rights to sue for infringement<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>UDYAM Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you want to avail of MSME-specific benefits, subsidies, and incentives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can claim to get loans under specific MSEM schemes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>GST Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applying for GST registration is mandatory if business turnover exceeds Rs 20 lakh (or Rs 10 lakh in some states).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply for registration within 30 days of the date on which your business becomes liable for registration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>FSSAI License<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are planning to start a food business, obtaining the FSSAI license is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The license is issued by the Food Safety Department.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Shop &amp; Establishment License<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are planning to open any commercial business (like a shop, salon, or any other), Shop &amp; Establishment registration is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It regulates labour conditions, such as working hours and wages, for employees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Business Bank Account<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After business registration, opening a separate bank account in your business name is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It helps to manage the financial activities separately and facilitates an easier route while applying for loans.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Barriers_Women_Face_in_Business_Setup\"><\/span><b>Top Barriers Women Face in Business Setup\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting a business in India by a woman is not as easy as it looks. A woman entrepreneur faces significant challenges in her business startup journey. Here are the common obstacles female faces encounter and their solutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Limited Access to Capital: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Often, women entrepreneurs lack property for collateral and face bias from lenders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Leverage the government schemes like the MUDRA loan scheme, including seeking angel investors who target women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Stuck in Professional &amp; Personal Life: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In society, it is fixed that a woman&#8217;s first responsibility is childcare and managing household work. Due to this, it becomes difficult to manage both family and business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must avoid non-essential tasks, make a strict business time period, and seek remote work technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Societal Norms &amp; Bias:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It can be challenging to be taken seriously by customers, employees, and investors due to gender bias and stereotypes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create a network of professional contacts, look for mentors, and present data-driven business strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Limited Professional Networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: In a male-dominated industry, women often have less access. Although this nature minimises partnership opportunities for females.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Be active in visiting industry events, participate in women&#8217;s chambers of commerce, and make connections on LinkedIn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_LegalRaasta_Help_Women_Entrepreneurs_to_Start_Businesses\"><\/span><b>How Does LegalRaasta Help Women Entrepreneurs to Start Businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For females, starting their own business has become much easier, as several platforms, including us, help to streamline the regulatory burden. At the LegalRaasta platform, you will get support for streamlining legal burdens, tax requirements, and the registration process. The key ways we assist women entrepreneurs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helps to apply for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business registration<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assist for startup Indian registration to get recognition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manages legal, tax, and regulatory compliances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guides fundraising support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assist with fast-track IP protection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><b> How can women start a business in India?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ans. 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