Any development strategy will be lop-sided without involving women who constitute half of the world population. Women entrepreneurship has gained momentum since the early 1980s when countries in Asia (particularly India and China) and elsewhere started liberalising their economies. The resultant globalisation propelled by foreign direct investment, technological innovations and manufactured exports has brought a wide range of economic and social opportunities to women entrepreneurs. The present work deals with various aspects of women entrepreneurship in India. It also explains the experience of other countries in this regard.