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Women lead 50.8% of Tamil Nadu’s registered startups, StartupTN says
Women lead 50.8% of Tamil Nadu’s more than 16,000 registered startups, StartupTN chairman Singai G. Ramachandran said at a conference in Chennai.
He said that women need better-designed workplace infrastructure, and that assumptions about which jobs suit which gender must change.
At the event, Avtar Career Creators Limited and Seramount launched the Circle of Inclusive Cultures, an initiative for organisations.
It will create peer learning groups for business and inclusion leaders to share practical ideas throughout the year.
The annual conference also recognised organisations for women’s inclusion, workplace inclusion and wellness, and environmental, social and governance work.
It gave a Male Ally Legacy Award to Tata Starbucks regional director Sudhakar Dokare for efforts to create more inclusive workplaces for women.
Tamil Nadu has more than 16,000 registered startups, and 50.8% are women-led, StartupTN Chairman Singai G. Ramachandran said.
He made the announcement at the Best of Best Conference and Awards 2026 in Chennai on Tuesday.
Ramachandran said women need appropriate infrastructure and that assumptions about which roles suit each gender must change.
Avtar Career Creators Limited and Seramount launched the Circle of Inclusive Cultures initiative at the event.
- Who
- StartupTN Chairman Singai G. Ramachandran announced the figure.
- What
- He said women lead 50.8% of Tamil Nadu’s more than 16,000 registered startups.
- When
- Tuesday. The article was published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Chennai, at the Best of Best Conference and Awards 2026.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Registered startups
- More than 16,000
- Women-led share
- 50.8%
- Event
- Best of Best Conference and Awards 2026
- Location
- Chennai
- Initiative launched
- Circle of Inclusive Cultures
What people are saying
Even exceptional talent needs the right infrastructure. Are we really planning infrastructure for women, rather than just hiring them?
We are still in a mindset that certain roles are meant for a particular gender. This has to change.
Our clothing has changed but patriarchy did not