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flag India's women-led startups surged in confidence, driving job growth and digital adoption despite regional and sectoral dips.

flag The Women Entrepreneurship Optimism Index for India rose to 72.86 in April-June 2025, reflecting growing confidence among women entrepreneurs, driven by improved outlook on government support, digital adoption, and skill development. flag Nearly 76,000 of India’s 170,000 startups are women-led, creating over 1.7 million jobs. flag Health Services showed the highest optimism, while some sectors saw declines in financial and digital confidence. flag Tier 2 city entrepreneurs showed strong digital optimism despite lower business performance confidence. flag The report, part of Standard Chartered’s Women's International Network, underscores efforts to boost inclusive leadership and economic growth through data, finance, and partnerships.

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