India has over 600 million women. Less than 30% are in the workforce. That’s not a talent gap. It’s an access gap. As India’s largest career engagement platform for women, HerKey is helping bridge that gap by connecting women to opportunities, mentorship, learning, and the networks they need to thrive. Because when more women step into work and grow, India doesn’t just change. It moves forward.

State of Women Entrepreneurship in India by CXXO provides an understanding of what holds women in technology back and what provides possible solutions & ideas to address and enable more women in leadership positions. The report also presents the findings of a unique survey on biases faced by Indian women in entrepreneurship, as well as a fresh perspective on statistics around women in technology.

The CXXO State of Female Entrepreneurship in India Report captures the evolving landscape of women-led ventures in India. It highlights the progress made, uncovers the challenges that persist, and provides actionable insights to drive meaningful change. Biases—both conscious and unconscious—continue to impact women founders’ journeys. Despite these barriers, women entrepreneurs are redefining resilience and building ventures with courage and determination.