India will collaborate with BRICS members and partners to expand women-led enterprises through improved finance, market access, digital trade and predictable regulations.

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• India will work with BRICS members and partner countries to create stronger international trade opportunities for women-led enterprises and entrepreneurs.
• Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal identified access to finance, buyers and predictable business rules as key challenges facing women entering global markets.
• India has opened nearly 300 million bank accounts for women during the past 12 years, strengthening financial inclusion and economic participation.
• Around 100 million rural women are part of nearly nine million self-help groups, cooperatives and collectives supporting entrepreneurship and livelihoods.
• India has extended around 560 million loans to small entrepreneurs, with more than 68% reaching women entrepreneurs, supporting greater economic independence.
• BRICS countries are exploring a common international trade platform connecting businesses with buyers while improving visibility of products, requirements and opportunities.
• India called for more women-led business delegations at exhibitions, conferences and buyer-seller meetings to strengthen international networks and global value-chain participation.
• The proposed Women’s Advancement Fund could provide additional support for women entrepreneurs and strengthen their ability to expand across international markets.
• Goyal urged BRICS financial institutions to ensure invoice-discounting mechanisms address the practical financing requirements of women exporters and small businesses.
• India advocated electronic trade documents, e-invoices, electronic bills of lading and digital customs declarations to simplify cross-border trade procedures.
• Services, digital businesses and the One District, One Product initiative were highlighted as major opportunities for women entrepreneurs and small enterprises.
• Growing demand for Indian agricultural products in international markets could create additional opportunities for women involved in processing, packaging and food businesses.