A Study on Financial Support Systems for Women Entrepreneurs
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Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, St. Antony’s College of Arts and Science for Women, Thamaraipadi, Dindigul (Dt), Tamilnadu-624 005. (India)
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, St. Antony’s College of Arts and Science for Women, Thamaraipadi, Dindigul (Dt), Tamilnadu-624 005. (India)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1308000083
Subject Category: Banking and Finance
Volume/Issue: 13/8 | Page No: 997-1002
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-06-27
Accepted: 2026-07-02
Published: 2026-09-05
Abstract
Women entrepreneurs play an important role in promoting economic development, employment opportunities, and social progress. Although the number of women entering business activities has increased, many of them continue to face financial difficulties such as lack of collateral, limited access to credit facilities, and inadequate knowledge about financial schemes. This study examines the various financial support systems available to women entrepreneurs, including government schemes, banking institutions, microfinance agencies, and self-help groups. Despite their increasing participation in business activities, women entrepreneurs often face financial constraints such as lack of collateral, limited access to credit, and inadequate awareness of financial schemes. This study aims to analyze the various financial support systems available for women entrepreneurs, including government schemes, banking support, microfinance institutions, and self-help groups. The study highlights the importance of financial assistance in empowering women entrepreneurs and identifies the challenges they face in accessing these support systems. The findings suggest that while several financial initiatives exist, effective implementation, awareness, and financial literacy are essential to maximize their benefits. This study examines the various financial support systems available to women entrepreneurs, including government schemes, banking institutions, microfinance agencies, and self-help groups. The study also identifies the challenges faced by women in accessing financial assistance. The findings reveal that while several financial support initiatives are available, proper implementation, awareness creation, and financial education are necessary to ensure that women entrepreneurs fully benefit from these schemes.
Keywords
Women Entrepreneurs, Financial Support, Government Schemes, Microfinance, Banking Institutions, Self-Help Groups, Financial Literacy
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