The future directions of women entrepreneurship in India hold immense economic growth and empowerment potential. To realize this potential, fundamental problems and conflicts must be resolved. Gender bias and preconceptions limit women's resources, networks, and markets. Social standards restrict women from starting businesses, relegating them to gender roles. Women are less confident and have fewer business chances. Accessing funding is still a problem for women-led firms, despite various initiatives. Financial institutions' risk-aversion, limited collateral, and strict lending standards create this obstacle. Women entrepreneurs also struggle without mentorship and assistance. Role models, business advice, and networks can help entrepreneurs grow. More women-led incubators, accelerators, and networking platforms can fill this support gap. Women entrepreneurs struggle with work-life balance and social expectations. Multitasking, particularly caregiving, can increase stress and compromise. Providing flexible work, cheap childcare, and shared family obligations can help resolve these difficulties. Genderinclusive legislation and a supporting ecosystem for women's entrepreneurship are needed to overcome these issues. This requires targeted education, skill development, financial inclusion, and regulatory reforms. Promoting gender equality and breaking gender conventions will enable women entrepreneurs to thrive and boost India's economy. The researcher had considered 190 women entrepreneurs to explore the challenges and conflicts in future directions of women entrepreneurship in India. The study concludes that there is significant impact of challenges and conflicts on future directions of women entrepreneurship in India.

Women Entrepreneurship, Gender Bias, Stereotypes, Financial Support, Funding Options