Kolkata, March 7 -- Entrepreneurial spirit is high among women worldwide - particularly younger generations - in a bid to pursue their dreams, gain financial independence, improve work-life flexibility, and make a difference in the world.
New research from Mastercard, released ahead of International Women's Day 2025, reveals almost half (45 percent) of women in India have considered running their own business.
This increases significantly among millennial women (Age 29-44 ) (46 percent), followed by Gen Z (45 percent) who are far more likely to say this than Gen X( Age 45-60) or Baby Boomers,(Age 61-79) both accounting for 38 percent each.
The top three motivators for Indian women to start their own business are the desire to pursue th...