Speaking at the Ficci Society’s Annual Conference and 94th General Assembly, Nayar said there are plenty of examples of successful Indians in senior management and business roles, including global CEO positions, around the world.
More women gaining access to the internet and technology resources and embracing STEM education will help boost their participation in the workforce as well as the country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, Falgoni Nayyar, founder and CEO of Nykaa said Friday.
Speaking at the Ficci Society’s Annual Conference and 94th General Assembly, Nayar said there are plenty of examples of successful Indians in senior management and business roles, including global CEO positions, around the world.
“There should be equal opportunities for women. I think Indians have done a very good job, as a country we have focused a lot on education and education in STEM and higher education and I think that shows in running global numbers everywhere, but I would like equal opportunities for women And accepting the fact that their dreams matter, the job matters and what they want to achieve, the family must empower.”
She added that while the number of women choosing STEM education was increasing, the numbers still needed to increase and that it was important for women to have access to smartphones, the internet and technology. Nayar turned entrepreneur in 2012 with Nykaa, and became a billionaire after the beauty e-commerce platform debuted on exchanges.
She said it was important for women to have access to family funds to fulfill their entrepreneurial aspirations. “India has made a lot of progress…Now it gives them (women) the right to dream, which is very important and gives them freedom and a share of the work… They should be able to bet their business with the help of family resources. Of course, institutional resources are necessary but I feel that It is also important for the family to make the woman feel strong.”
She said it was important for women to have access to family funds to fulfill their entrepreneurial aspirations.
“India has made a lot of progress…Now it gives them (women) the right to dream, which is very important and gives them freedom and a share of the work… They should be able to bet their business with the help of family resources. Of course, institutional resources are necessary but I feel that It is also important for the family to make the woman feel strong.”
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