The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce is gearing to lend a voice to amplify the work that women in businesses are doing in the country at the ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards’ in August this year.

Entering its ninth year, the Awards have so far recognised over 135 such outstanding women, all having demonstrated excellence in their areas of business — from economic growth to social change, from local to global reach, across multiple sectors.

The ceremony will take place on August 5.  MTV/MBC Channels Pvt Ltd is the Media Sponsor for the event.

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