Female entrepreneurship and the digital divide

The pandemic has witnessed rapid adoption of digital technology as a means of overcoming unprecedented economic shocks, like the ongoing Covid-19

India is riding high on the entrepreneurial wave with active engagement from government, business, and foreign players. Women entrepreneurs have also gained prominence in India’s entrepreneurial journey. According to an IBEF report,  there are 13.5-15.7 million women-owned businesses, and around 432 million working age women that are empowering India’s start-up eco-system. However, the journey is far from over.  According to a Mckinsey report,  India has a massive potential of boosting the nation’s GDP by $770 billion by advancing women equality. This goes in line with UN SDGs goals of achieving gender equality which is pivotal for economic growth and prosperity.