Note: According to the source, figures are based the latest census conducted (Fourth All India Census of MSME in FY 2007). The results of Economic Census 2005 were excluded from the Fourth All India Census of MSMEs for the unregistered sector. This includes wholesale/retail trade, legal, educational and social services, hotel and restaurants, transports and storage and warehousing (except cold storage).
Figures have been rounded.
India's financial year begins in April and ends in March. For example, FY 2016 started in April 2015 and ended in March 2016.
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Number of women-owned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India FY 2016, by type
This statistic shows the number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women across India in the financial year 2016, broken down by type. The number of women MSMEs in the unregistered sector across in the country amounted to approximately **** million during the measured time period.
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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India). (February 28, 2016). Number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women across India in FY 2016, by type (in thousands) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/718307/india-number-of-women-owned-msmes-by-type/
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India). "Number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women across India in FY 2016, by type (in thousands)." Chart. February 28, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/718307/india-number-of-women-owned-msmes-by-type/
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India). (2016). Number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women across India in FY 2016, by type (in thousands). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/718307/india-number-of-women-owned-msmes-by-type/
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India). "Number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) Owned by Women across India in Fy 2016, by Type (in Thousands)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 28 Feb 2016, /statistics/718307/india-number-of-women-owned-msmes-by-type/
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India), Number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women across India in FY 2016, by type (in thousands) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/718307/india-number-of-women-owned-msmes-by-type/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women across India in FY 2016, by type (in thousands) [Graph], Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (India), February 28, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/718307/india-number-of-women-owned-msmes-by-type/
