Government Procurement from Women-Led Businesses Nears 3% Target

The Indian government is trying to buy more goods and services from businesses run by women.

The goal is to have 3% of all government purchases come from these businesses.

In the first few months of the year, the government got close to that goal, reaching 2.82%.

This is a good sign because the government has missed the target in the past.

The government has special programs and rules to help women-led businesses succeed, like offering them more financial help.

Women-led businesses have been increasing, going from about 20% of all small businesses in 2022 to almost 40% in 2025.