Topic
regional disparity
Economy #india#women-owned businesses
India's Women-Owned Business Map Shows Western Tilt, ASUSE Data Reveals Regional Disparities
The ASUSE 2025 city-level report reveals that women-owned proprietary establishments are concentrated in western India, with Surat leading at 43.20%, while northern cities like Srinagar (9.92%) and Patna (12.04%) trail. The data offers a rare view of India's unincorporated sector, covering 46 million-plus cities, and underscores regional variations in female entrepreneurship.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source
Commodities Agricultural #india#flower industry
Blooming paradox: India's flower industry hits record highs even as the Northeast withers
India's floriculture sector has reached record highs with 4 lakh hectares under cultivation and GVA of ₹51,643 crore in 2023-24, yet the Northeast region, once a promising frontier, has seen a retreat in flower farming. Structural factors such as urbanisation in established states and lack of infrastructure in the Northeast explain this paradox.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source