"She Leads, She Scales" – Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Webinar report by the GRO-MSME team | Published 7 March 2026
Webinar Report
Event: Webinar – She Leads, She Scales
Occasion: On the Eve of International Women's Day
Date & Time: 7th March 2026, 4:00 PM
Organised by: GRO-MSME
1. Introduction
On the eve of International Women's Day, GRO-MSME organized a special webinar titled "She Leads, She Scales" with the objective of encouraging women to explore entrepreneurship and understand the ecosystem of opportunities, skills, and institutional support available for them.
The webinar brought together industry experts, institutional representatives, and MSME leaders to discuss opportunities, skills, government support, and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in India. The session aimed to inspire aspiring women entrepreneurs and provide them with practical insights to scale their ventures successfully.
2. Key Speakers and Sessions
Dr. Neelam Saxena – Opportunities & Skills for Women Entrepreneurs
Dr. Neelam Saxena, Dean Academics at Institute of Management Studies Noida, delivered an insightful session on "Opportunities and Skills Required for Women Entrepreneurs."
She highlighted that the evolving economic landscape has opened multiple avenues for women in sectors such as services, digital businesses, education, consulting, and creative industries. She emphasized that women entrepreneurs should focus on building key skills such as:
- Leadership and decision-making
- Financial literacy and business planning
- Digital marketing and technology adoption
- Networking and collaboration
Dr. Saxena also stressed that confidence, continuous learning, and adaptability are essential qualities for women entrepreneurs to succeed in the competitive business environment.
Mr. Rashid – Government Support for Women Entrepreneurs
Mr. Rashid from World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) spoke about "Available Government Support for Women Entrepreneurs." WASME is one of GRO-MSME's partner industry associations.
He provided an overview of several government initiatives designed to promote women-led enterprises, administered through the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. His session highlighted the importance of policy awareness and institutional support for women entrepreneurs. He also emphasized the role of organizations like WASME in facilitating global networking, knowledge sharing, and access to opportunities for MSMEs.
Mr. Rashid encouraged women entrepreneurs to actively explore government schemes, financial support programs, and training initiatives that can help them establish and expand their businesses — support that GRO-MSME's advisory services can help them navigate.
Mr. Ashok Jha – Obstacles and Role of GRO-MSME
Ashok Jha, Founder of GRO-MSME, spoke on "Obstacles Faced by Women Entrepreneurs and the Role of GRO-MSME in Their Upliftment."
He highlighted several common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, including:
- Limited access to finance and credit
- Lack of business mentorship and guidance
- Social and family constraints
- Limited exposure to markets and networks
Mr. Jha emphasized that GRO-MSME aims to create a strong support ecosystem for women entrepreneurs by providing guidance in financial access, business advisory, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing.
He also stressed that empowering women entrepreneurs is not only a social responsibility but also an economic necessity for the growth of the MSME sector and the national economy.
3. Concept and Vision of the Webinar
The webinar was conceived by CA Sunil Aggarwal, Co-Founder of GRO-MSME, with the vision of creating a platform where knowledge, opportunities, and institutional support could be brought together to encourage women entrepreneurship.
The initiative reflects GRO-MSME's commitment to building an inclusive and supportive ecosystem for MSMEs, especially for emerging women entrepreneurs.
4. Conclusion
The webinar "She Leads, She Scales" successfully brought together thought leaders and experts to discuss key aspects of women entrepreneurship, including opportunities, skill development, government support, and institutional guidance.
The session inspired participants to view entrepreneurship as a powerful path toward economic independence, leadership, and social impact. It also reinforced the importance of collaborative efforts by institutions, organizations, and industry leaders to strengthen the role of women in the MSME ecosystem.
GRO-MSME remains committed to continuing such initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs and contribute to building a more inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Aspiring women entrepreneurs can join GRO-MSME Club for ongoing mentorship and funding support, or become a GRO-MSME consultant to help guide other MSMEs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the "She Leads, She Scales" webinar about?
"She Leads, She Scales" was a webinar organized by GRO-MSME on the eve of International Women's Day (7th March 2026) to help women explore entrepreneurship, covering business opportunities, skill development, and government support available to women entrepreneurs in India.
Who spoke at the GRO-MSME "She Leads, She Scales" webinar?
The webinar featured Dr. Neelam Saxena (Dean Academics, Institute of Management Studies Noida), Mr. Rashid (WASME), and Ashok Jha (Founder, GRO-MSME), with the session conceived by CA Sunil Aggarwal, Co-Founder of GRO-MSME.
What government support is available for women entrepreneurs in India?
Women entrepreneurs can access various schemes through the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, including credit and training programs. GRO-MSME's advisory services help entrepreneurs identify and apply for the schemes relevant to their business.
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