More than 50% of registered startups in Tamil Nadu are led by women.
Tamil Nadu has over 16,000 registered startups, of which 50.8% are women-led.
The data was announced at the Best of Best (BoB) Conference and Awards 2026, held in Chennai.
Circle of Inclusive Cultures (CIC) was launched by Avtar Career Creators Limited and Seramount to promote workplace inclusion through peer-learning groups.
The conference recognised organisations for women's employment, workplace inclusion, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and workplace wellness.